- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,066 (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (€5.32) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥453 (€3.49) | €3.78 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥202 (€1.56) | €0.99 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥296 (€2.28) | €3.09 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥801 (€6) | €2.53 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (€7) | €5.10 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥734 (€5.65) | €2.48 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥436 (€3.35) | €1.54 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (€2.15) | €0.91 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,689 (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 (€1.52) | €1.77 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥195 (€1.50) | €1.24 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥213,629 (€1,645) | €1,427 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥133,572 (€1,028) | €1,089 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,384 (€157) | €177 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,438 (€873) | €906 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥71,446 (€550) | €678 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,437 (€96) | €123 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,934 (€30) | €23 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥58,825 (€453) | €380 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,725 (€129) | €95 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥717 (€5.52) | €5.23 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,062 (€16) | €13 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,492 (€58) | €87 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,823 (€37) | €35 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,419 (€65) | €92 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,294 (€118) | €113 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,603,060 (€20,040) | €20,579 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥142 (€1.09) | €1.40 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,085 (€85) | €72 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 4% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €6 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,562 (€27) | €60 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥612 (€4.71) | €3.36 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (€5.23) | €2.13 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (€3.50) | €2.14 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (€1.10) | €1.42 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥236 (€1.82) | €1.43 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,125 (€24) | €20 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 36% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,343 (€33) | €32 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,392 (€26) | €22 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (€109) | €128 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,387 (€65) | €53 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥973 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥482 (€3.71) | €3.27 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥587 (€4.52) | €3.45 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (€378) | €459 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.40) | €0.13 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,897 (€84) | €39 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (€3.61) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 13% more expensive than in Germany
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