- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,049 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 (€5.21) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥487 (€3.81) | €3.82 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥208 (€1.63) | €0.97 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥319 (€2.50) | €2.97 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥813 (€6) | €2.59 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,046 (€8) | €4.95 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥765 (€5.99) | €2.34 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥418 (€3.27) | €1.51 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥287 (€2.25) | €0.97 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,723 (€13) | €7 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 (€1.54) | €1.77 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥204 (€1.60) | €1.31 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥234,567 (€1,838) | €1,416 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥139,507 (€1,093) | €1,088 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,617 (€146) | €177 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,853 (€1,049) | €873 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥96,067 (€753) | €634 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,573 (€106) | €117 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,072 (€32) | €24 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥58,657 (€460) | €391 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,832 (€132) | €83 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥860 (€7) | €5.19 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,849 (€22) | €13 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,691 (€60) | €83 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,091 (€32) | €38 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,390 (€66) | €88 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,129 (€111) | €118 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 0% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,384,900 (€18,683) | €19,910 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (€1.06) | €1.33 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,750 (€76) | €72 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,245 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,927 (€31) | €59 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥462 (€3.62) | €3.32 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (€5.32) | €1.99 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (€3.91) | €2.00 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥124 (€0.97) | €1.32 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥253 (€1.98) | €1.40 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,475 (€27) | €20 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 29% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,505 (€35) | €32 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,426 (€27) | €21 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,390 (€81) | €105 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,555 (€59) | €50 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥916 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥486 (€3.80) | €3.16 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥584 (€4.57) | €3.50 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (€417) | €458 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥49 (€0.39) | €0.23 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,007 (€94) | €44 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥548 (€4.29) | €6 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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