Cost of living in Japan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 16% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,363 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥730 (€5.08) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥495 (€3.44) | €5.51 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥201 (€1.39) | €1.44 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥305 (€2.12) | €4.48 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥767 (€5.33) | €3.34 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥946 (€7) | €5.86 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,031 (€7) | €2.39 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥533 (€3.71) | €1.32 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥278 (€1.93) | €3.09 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,548 (€11) | €14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥215 (€1.49) | €2.73 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥234 (€1.63) | €1.49 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥263,040 (€1,829) | €2,604 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥158,243 (€1,100) | €2,036 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,820 (€180) | €215 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥160,362 (€1,115) | €1,922 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,972 (€563) | €1,438 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,294 (€99) | €170 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,871 (€34) | €44 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥48,870 (€340) | €444 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,337 (€107) | €92 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,133 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,104 (€15) | €17 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,668 (€46) | €70 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,851 (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,488 (€59) | €94 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,856 (€96) | €98 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,565,900 (€17,839) | €29,781 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥163 (€1.13) | €1.94 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,212 (€92) | €100 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,518 (€11) | €5.58 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,957 (€14) | €25 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,701 (€40) | €61 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (€15) | €4.85 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥616 (€4.28) | €4.16 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥586 (€4.07) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥177 (€1.23) | €2.91 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥182 (€1.27) | €2.77 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,617 (€32) | €20 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 10% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,079 (€35) | €54 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,615 (€25) | €25 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,532 (€87) | €100 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,087 (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,136 (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥506 (€3.52) | €3.66 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥577 (€4.01) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥126,411 (€879) | €586 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥48 (€0.33) | €0.29 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,173 (€71) | €49 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥595 (€4.13) | €16 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Ireland
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