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Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 18% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,034 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥720 (€5.72) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥464 (€3.69) | €3.65 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (€1.59) | €0.95 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥271 (€2.15) | €3.14 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥640 (€5.08) | €2.50 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥915 (€7) | €5.14 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥613 (€4.87) | €2.44 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥420 (€3.33) | €1.61 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (€2.12) | €0.91 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,604 (€13) | €6 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥209 (€1.66) | €1.82 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (€1.59) | €1.33 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥256,284 (€2,036) | €1,464 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,029 (€922) | €1,063 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,252 (€185) | €190 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,733 (€959) | €894 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥82,119 (€652) | €671 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,573 (€92) | €131 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,112 (€33) | €23 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥63,696 (€506) | €374 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,934 (€135) | €108 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥730 (€5.80) | €5.35 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,567 (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,970 (€47) | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,940 (€31) | €36 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,357 (€66) | €88 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,795 (€102) | €108 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,848,210 (€22,628) | €20,657 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (€1.16) | €1.44 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,471 (€99) | €74 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,279 (€10) | €5.96 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,179 (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,268 (€42) | €58 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥643 (€5.11) | €3.43 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥726 (€5.77) | €2.26 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥490 (€3.90) | €2.21 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (€1.14) | €1.31 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥208 (€1.65) | €1.41 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,754 (€22) | €20 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 46% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,233 (€34) | €32 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,266 (€26) | €22 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,578 (€84) | €92 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,596 (€68) | €55 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥947 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥488 (€3.88) | €3.27 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥533 (€4.23) | €3.42 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥56,871 (€452) | €431 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (€0.45) | €0.10 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,818 (€78) | €36 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥464 (€3.69) | €7 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Germany
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