Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,145 (€8) | €12 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (€5.33) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (€3.24) | €3.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (€1.57) | €1.01 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥282 (€2.09) | €3.12 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (€6) | €2.26 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (€7) | €5.03 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (€7) | €2.41 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (€3.12) | €1.51 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (€1.99) | €0.88 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (€13) | €6 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (€1.61) | €1.82 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥225 (€1.67) | €1.37 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥194,768 (€1,445) | €1,762 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,641 (€939) | €1,327 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,178 (€157) | €196 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (€1,055) | €1,087 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,836 (€600) | €794 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,643 (€101) | €134 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,988 (€30) | €32 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (€442) | €376 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (€132) | €136 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (€4.94) | €6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (€59) | €81 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (€31) | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (€55) | €85 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (€114) | €111 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (€19,112) | €23,829 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (€1.19) | €1.81 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,725 (€124) | €81 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (€15) | €8 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,523 (€26) | €52 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (€16) | €3.21 | + 409% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (€4.81) | €2.52 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (€3.03) | €3.08 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (€1.06) | €1.67 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (€1.36) | €1.66 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,583 (€27) | €22 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (€32) | €36 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,593 (€27) | €23 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (€153) | €85 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (€46) | €51 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (€3.95) | €3.09 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (€3.90) | €3.92 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (€437) | €542 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (€0.31) | €0.10 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (€83) | €37 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (€4.11) | €7 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Germany
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