Cost of living in Japan compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Japan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (2,511 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥714 (1,752 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (1,274 Ft) | 960 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (486 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥315 (773 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (1,545 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (2,362 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (2,215 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (1,410 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (699 Ft) | 355 Ft | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,252 (3,075 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥179 (439 Ft) | 591 Ft | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (505 Ft) | 408 Ft | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 79% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Japan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥306,878 (753,525 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (421,778 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,417 (69,778 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (386,987 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (203,098 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (59,131 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,709 (11,562 Ft) | 5,036 Ft | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (116,590 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (78,802 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (3,225 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (4,611 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Japan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (15,066 Ft) | 28,322 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (12,765 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (22,072 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (33,365 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Japan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (6,631,346 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (405 Ft) | 641 Ft | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (24,906 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 35% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Japan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (6,132 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (4,830 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (13,211 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (1,596 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (2,302 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (1,724 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥216 (530 Ft) | 628 Ft | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (530 Ft) | 977 Ft | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,060 (9,970 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Japan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,579 (11,244 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (8,840 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (9,822 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,999 (14,730 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥954 (2,341 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (1,160 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥583 (1,431 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥67,950 (166,849 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (127 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,405 (23,094 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (1,453 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 39% more expensive than in Hungary
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