Cost of living in Japan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Japan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 ($4.91) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 ($3.48) | $2.78 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 ($1.39) | $1.06 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 ($2.20) | $2.49 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 ($4.19) | $1.09 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 ($6) | $3.80 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 ($5.44) | $2.06 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 ($3.69) | $1.20 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 ($1.97) | $1.51 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 ($8) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 ($1.61) | $1.98 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 ($1.39) | $0.98 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Japan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 ($1,896) | $729 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 ($1,025) | $407 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 ($160) | $62 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 ($1,014) | $494 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 ($548) | $290 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 ($248) | $45 | + 453% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 ($30) | $26 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 ($359) | $368 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 ($120) | $147 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 ($9) | $7 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Japan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 ($41) | $56 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 ($36) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 ($68) | $107 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 ($93) | $90 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 95% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Japan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 ($18,633) | $19,943 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 ($1.16) | $0.97 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 ($68) | $21 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Japan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 ($15) | $5.25 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 ($17) | $11 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 ($37) | $34 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 ($9) | $5.28 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 ($5.73) | $3.98 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 ($5.10) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 ($1.53) | $1.92 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 ($1.58) | $1.65 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 ($22) | $14 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Japan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 ($30) | $18 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 ($24) | $11 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 ($31) | $68 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 ($41) | $47 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 ($3.31) | $3.33 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 ($4.01) | $1.98 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 ($670) | $893 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 ($0.35) | $0.22 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 ($63) | $44 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 ($3.97) | $4.05 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 53% more expensive than in Ecuador
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