- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,057 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥671 (€5.29) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥497 (€3.92) | €3.79 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (€1.62) | €0.98 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥301 (€2.37) | €3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥808 (€6) | €2.54 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (€7) | €4.94 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥749 (€5.91) | €2.37 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥429 (€3.39) | €1.54 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥282 (€2.22) | €0.92 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,659 (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (€1.56) | €1.76 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (€1.62) | €1.22 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥224,805 (€1,774) | €1,411 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥128,074 (€1,011) | €1,054 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,331 (€153) | €170 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,565 (€983) | €874 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥88,209 (€696) | €643 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,050 (€103) | €115 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,177 (€33) | €23 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥58,983 (€465) | €382 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,842 (€125) | €97 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥748 (€5.90) | €5.19 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,978 (€16) | €13 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,366 (€66) | €82 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,198 (€33) | €35 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,351 (€66) | €87 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,989 (€118) | €110 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,383,290 (€18,807) | €20,284 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (€1.09) | €1.36 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,566 (€83) | €72 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,575 (€36) | €57 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥491 (€3.88) | €3.26 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥645 (€5.09) | €2.10 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (€3.94) | €2.01 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (€1.04) | €1.37 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥261 (€2.06) | €1.38 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,117 (€25) | €20 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,427 (€35) | €32 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,435 (€27) | €22 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,226 (€81) | €120 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,878 (€62) | €51 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥957 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥463 (€3.65) | €3.17 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥598 (€4.72) | €3.48 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (€420) | €453 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (€0.32) | €0.12 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,366 (€82) | €39 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥466 (€3.68) | €6 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 16% more expensive than in Germany
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