Cost of living in Japan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Japan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,120 (HK$61) | HK$97 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥712 (HK$39) | HK$45 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥506 (HK$28) | HK$46 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥297 (HK$16) | HK$36 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥741 (HK$41) | HK$24 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥953 (HK$52) | HK$131 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,005 (HK$55) | HK$31 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥526 (HK$29) | HK$20 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥286 (HK$16) | HK$19 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,537 (HK$84) | HK$143 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥234 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Japan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥258,094 (HK$14,130) | HK$49,142 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥156,841 (HK$8,587) | HK$34,716 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥24,228 (HK$1,326) | HK$1,299 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,113 (HK$8,875) | HK$28,175 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,374 (HK$4,455) | HK$18,653 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,881 (HK$869) | HK$852 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,395 (HK$241) | HK$259 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥43,497 (HK$2,381) | HK$4,093 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,387 (HK$842) | HK$2,108 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,138 (HK$62) | HK$91 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,104 (HK$115) | HK$88 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Japan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,865 (HK$376) | HK$680 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,949 (HK$271) | HK$338 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,362 (HK$458) | HK$628 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,533 (HK$796) | HK$1,283 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Japan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,506,100 (HK$137,203) | HK$353,772 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥164 (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,958 (HK$600) | HK$593 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Japan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,519 (HK$83) | HK$57 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (HK$107) | HK$110 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,701 (HK$312) | HK$407 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (HK$121) | HK$83 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥616 (HK$34) | HK$44 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥586 (HK$32) | HK$51 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥177 (HK$10) | HK$13 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥182 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,617 (HK$253) | HK$322 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Japan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,079 (HK$278) | HK$406 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,615 (HK$198) | HK$202 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,532 (HK$686) | HK$1,780 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,259 (HK$343) | HK$987 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,136 (HK$62) | HK$166 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥506 (HK$28) | HK$51 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥577 (HK$32) | HK$66 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥69,132 (HK$3,785) | HK$3,953 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥48 (HK$2.62) | HK$1.03 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,173 (HK$557) | HK$775 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥579 (HK$32) | HK$61 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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