Cost of living in Japan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (€6) | €19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (€4.67) | €11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 (€3.31) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.32) | €1.23 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (€2.10) | €4.59 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€3.99) | €3.25 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (€6) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (€5.18) | €2.61 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (€3.51) | €1.88 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 (€1.88) | €2.03 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 (€1.53) | €2.34 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (€1.33) | €1.24 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 (€1,806) | €1,601 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 (€976) | €1,353 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (€152) | €201 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 (€965) | €1,110 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (€522) | €900 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 (€236) | €100 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (€28) | €25 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (€341) | €415 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 (€114) | €123 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 (€9) | €15 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (€39) | €93 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (€34) | €43 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 (€65) | €92 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (€88) | €104 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (€17,746) | €27,751 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.10) | €1.89 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (€64) | €60 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 41% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (€14) | €3.58 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€17) | €7 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (€36) | €28 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (€9) | €3.65 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.46) | €4.10 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (€4.86) | €3.26 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (€1.46) | €3.02 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (€1.51) | €3.09 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 (€21) | €20 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 (€28) | €47 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 (€23) | €22 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (€29) | €151 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (€39) | €62 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 (€5.84) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.15) | €4.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 (€3.82) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (€638) | €532 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.34) | €0.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (€60) | €34 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 (€3.78) | €11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 14% cheaper than in France
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