Cost of living in Japan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥947 (HK$69) | HK$78 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥693 (HK$50) | HK$38 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥417 (HK$30) | HK$44 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (HK$15) | HK$23 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥238 (HK$17) | HK$29 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (HK$47) | HK$22 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥888 (HK$65) | HK$92 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥786 (HK$57) | HK$24 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥389 (HK$28) | HK$17 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (HK$22) | HK$17 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,339 (HK$97) | HK$230 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥183 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥246 (HK$18) | HK$19 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥292,182 (HK$21,218) | HK$42,306 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥166,938 (HK$12,123) | HK$31,492 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,258 (HK$1,834) | HK$1,664 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥145,026 (HK$10,532) | HK$23,566 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,047 (HK$5,885) | HK$15,226 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,235 (HK$961) | HK$1,385 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,869 (HK$281) | HK$142 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,604 (HK$4,038) | HK$5,312 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,951 (HK$940) | HK$1,366 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥778 (HK$57) | HK$69 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,599 (HK$189) | HK$94 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,849 (HK$497) | HK$704 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,780 (HK$347) | HK$314 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,249 (HK$599) | HK$728 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,511 (HK$909) | HK$1,295 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,585,890 (HK$187,784) | HK$243,567 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,445 (HK$759) | HK$613 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (HK$89) | HK$49 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (HK$118) | HK$132 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (HK$446) | HK$463 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (HK$59) | HK$59 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (HK$48) | HK$39 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (HK$36) | HK$53 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (HK$217) | HK$265 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (HK$264) | HK$359 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,632 (HK$264) | HK$186 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (HK$942) | HK$1,027 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,378 (HK$463) | HK$866 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (HK$81) | HK$101 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥432 (HK$31) | HK$46 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (HK$40) | HK$69 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,985 (HK$3,775) | HK$3,416 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (HK$2.90) | HK$1.21 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (HK$690) | HK$893 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (HK$38) | HK$62 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Japan is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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