Cost of living in Japan compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (€8) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥697 (€5.36) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥420 (€3.22) | €4.77 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (€1.58) | €1.47 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥247 (€1.90) | €5.55 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥643 (€4.94) | €2.00 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥982 (€8) | €5.77 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥751 (€5.77) | €1.59 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥375 (€2.88) | €0.87 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥302 (€2.32) | €1.07 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,416 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.37) | €2.38 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥231 (€1.78) | €1.23 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 81% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥297,377 (€2,286) | €801 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥168,741 (€1,297) | €600 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,209 (€178) | €179 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,158 (€1,154) | €582 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,186 (€593) | €412 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,207 (€94) | €105 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,376 (€34) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥54,548 (€419) | €410 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,350 (€95) | €176 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥866 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,517 (€19) | €7 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (€56) | €74 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (€34) | €48 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (€64) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (€101) | €117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 51% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (€20,192) | €16,558 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.04) | €1.25 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,436 (€80) | €41 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (€9) | €6.00 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (€40) | €43 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (€6) | €4.30 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (€4.69) | €3.03 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (€4.74) | €3.98 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥174 (€1.34) | €2.97 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (€1.98) | €2.51 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,479 (€27) | €18 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 6% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (€29) | €30 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (€28) | €21 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (€126) | €64 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,169 (€47) | €50 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (€9) | €6.00 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (€3.34) | €3.99 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (€4.23) | €3.00 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (€429) | €490 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (€0.41) | €0.45 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (€74) | €61 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (€4.07) | €3.81 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 972 prices entered by 158 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 31% more expensive than in Cyprus
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