- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,054 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥698 (€5.43) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (€3.40) | €3.77 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (€1.60) | €0.99 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (€2.22) | €3.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (€6) | €2.46 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥910 (€7) | €5.14 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥697 (€5.43) | €2.39 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥414 (€3.22) | €1.58 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥265 (€2.06) | €0.92 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (€1.58) | €1.77 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (€1.54) | €1.26 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥231,808 (€1,804) | €1,440 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥125,591 (€977) | €1,090 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (€165) | €186 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (€885) | €911 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (€583) | €679 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (€98) | €126 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,134 (€32) | €24 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (€432) | €377 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (€131) | €92 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (€5.39) | €5.46 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (€14) | €13 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,829 (€53) | €86 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (€33) | €35 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,321 (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (€109) | €111 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (€20,161) | €20,693 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (€1.13) | €1.42 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (€88) | €73 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €6 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (€28) | €63 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (€4.90) | €3.25 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (€5.50) | €2.19 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (€3.54) | €2.11 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (€1.07) | €1.36 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (€1.69) | €1.44 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (€23) | €20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 37% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,035 (€31) | €31 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,358 (€26) | €22 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,964 (€101) | €125 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,046 (€63) | €53 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥880 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥491 (€3.82) | €3.24 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥560 (€4.36) | €3.44 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (€382) | €453 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.43) | €0.12 | + 255% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,296 (€80) | €37 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (€3.64) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 13% more expensive than in Germany
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