Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Japan is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,019 (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥764 (€4.70) | €10 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥514 (€3.16) | €6.00 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (€1.32) | €1.22 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥319 (€1.96) | €4.28 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (€3.85) | €3.00 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (€7) | €6 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (€3.35) | €2.59 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (€2.52) | €1.87 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (€1.80) | €1.09 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (€1.26) | €1.92 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (€1.09) | €1.88 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Japan is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (€1,363) | €2,001 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (€689) | €1,574 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (€125) | €227 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (€1,170) | €1,239 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (€518) | €904 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (€176) | €163 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (€21) | €37 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (€321) | €367 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (€97) | €111 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (€8) | €18 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (€53) | €86 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (€31) | €38 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (€60) | €89 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (€70) | €120 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (€17,743) | €33,039 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.05) | €1.82 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (€60) | €51 | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (€18) | €16 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€37) | €72 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,706 (€11) | €3.99 | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.19) | €2.99 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (€3.69) | €3.20 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (€1.18) | €1.98 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (€1.25) | €1.68 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (€26) | €21 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (€32) | €46 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (€25) | €84 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (€52) | €67 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (€5.92) | €10 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (€3.07) | €3.73 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (€4.04) | €4.43 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (€319) | €578 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.32) | €0.13 | + 140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,705 (€54) | €40 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (€3.47) | €8 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,171 prices entered by 516 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 20% cheaper than in Germany
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