Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (€8) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥697 (€5.34) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥420 (€3.22) | €3.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (€1.57) | €0.97 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥247 (€1.90) | €2.99 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥643 (€4.93) | €2.66 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥982 (€8) | €5.25 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥751 (€5.76) | €2.42 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥375 (€2.87) | €1.54 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥302 (€2.32) | €0.90 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,416 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.37) | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥231 (€1.77) | €1.29 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥297,377 (€2,281) | €1,450 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥168,741 (€1,294) | €1,211 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,209 (€178) | €161 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,158 (€1,152) | €923 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,186 (€592) | €686 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,207 (€94) | €122 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,376 (€34) | €27 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥54,548 (€418) | €366 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,350 (€95) | €98 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥866 (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,517 (€19) | €15 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (€56) | €76 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (€34) | €36 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (€64) | €88 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (€101) | €115 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (€20,151) | €22,750 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.04) | €1.31 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,436 (€80) | €70 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (€9) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (€40) | €52 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (€6) | €3.16 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (€4.68) | €2.18 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (€4.73) | €2.33 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥174 (€1.33) | €1.33 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (€1.98) | €1.64 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,479 (€27) | €20 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (€29) | €36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (€28) | €22 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (€126) | €108 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,169 (€47) | €56 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (€3.33) | €3.39 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (€4.22) | €3.60 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (€428) | €496 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (€0.41) | €0.12 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (€74) | €39 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (€4.06) | €7 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 13% more expensive than in Germany
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