Cost of living in Japan compared to Estonia
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,043 (€6) | €12 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥775 (€4.77) | €8 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥491 (€3.02) | €3.78 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥212 (€1.31) | €1.19 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥325 (€2.00) | €2.52 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥615 (€3.78) | €2.90 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,083 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥570 (€3.51) | €1.72 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥433 (€2.67) | €0.76 | + 252% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (€1.85) | €1.53 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,536 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (€1.25) | €1.91 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥184 (€1.13) | €1.03 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Japan is 6% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (€1,363) | €1,079 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (€689) | €716 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (€125) | €249 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (€1,170) | €696 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (€518) | €468 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (€176) | €130 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (€21) | €18 | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (€321) | €334 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (€97) | €213 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (€53) | €75 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (€31) | €34 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (€60) | €93 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (€70) | €135 | - 48% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 23% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (€17,743) | €33,302 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.05) | €1.70 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (€60) | €27 | + 122% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 35% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (€10) | €18 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€37) | €78 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,084 (€13) | €8 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.19) | €6 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (€3.69) | €7 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (€1.18) | €3.07 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥191 (€1.17) | €4.51 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (€26) | €29 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 30% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (€32) | €47 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (€23) | €19 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (€25) | €95 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (€52) | €88 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (€5.92) | €10 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (€3.07) | €3.58 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (€4.04) | €4.91 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (€319) | €959 | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.32) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,018 (€56) | €43 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (€3.47) | €5.09 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 5% cheaper than in Estonia
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