Cost of living in Japan compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,042 (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (€5.09) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥535 (€3.79) | €3.40 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (€1.41) | €1.16 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥317 (€2.25) | €2.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥643 (€4.56) | €2.81 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥980 (€7) | €5.44 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥930 (€7) | €1.62 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥582 (€4.13) | €0.64 | + 546% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥286 (€2.03) | €1.47 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,262 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 (€1.51) | €2.00 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥210 (€1.49) | €0.75 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 56% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥304,371 (€2,160) | €1,118 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥174,784 (€1,240) | €652 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,814 (€204) | €255 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥163,256 (€1,158) | €725 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,664 (€601) | €458 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (€137) | €136 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,541 (€32) | €16 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥46,246 (€328) | €394 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (€122) | €136 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,276 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,040 (€14) | €10 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,137 (€44) | €82 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,107 (€36) | €31 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,978 (€64) | €84 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (€96) | €118 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 50% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (€19,162) | €22,824 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 (€1.18) | €1.89 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,345 (€73) | €28 | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 31% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (€18) | €5.65 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (€14) | €5.94 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,368 (€38) | €55 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (€4.61) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (€7) | €3.85 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (€4.98) | €5.93 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (€1.55) | €2.29 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (€1.53) | €2.45 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (€28) | €24 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (€29) | €32 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (€26) | €17 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (€67) | €75 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,100 (€43) | €58 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥480 (€3.40) | €3.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (€4.08) | €4.00 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥116,519 (€827) | €912 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.37) | €0.18 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,305 (€66) | €38 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥596 (€4.23) | €5.07 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,107 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 36% more expensive than in Estonia
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