- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 1% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,039 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥691 (€5.38) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥441 (€3.44) | €4.47 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.58) | €1.24 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥288 (€2.24) | €3.91 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (€5.88) | €2.54 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (€7) | €5.18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥683 (€5.32) | €2.24 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥401 (€3.12) | €1.13 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (€2.18) | €2.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (€1.55) | €2.33 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (€1.54) | €1.51 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥218,000 (€1,698) | €2,145 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥123,235 (€960) | €1,692 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,518 (€168) | €153 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,576 (€862) | €1,496 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥71,567 (€558) | €1,090 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,926 (€101) | €112 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,101 (€32) | €42 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (€433) | €398 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,537 (€129) | €103 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥711 (€5.54) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,838 (€14) | €13 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,197 (€56) | €82 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,336 (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,421 (€66) | €89 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (€109) | €98 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,510,720 (€19,562) | €24,134 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (€1.13) | €1.40 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (€88) | €111 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €4.98 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (€28) | €56 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥612 (€4.77) | €4.73 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (€5.51) | €3.06 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (€3.54) | €4.82 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (€1.07) | €1.88 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (€1.78) | €2.40 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,862 (€22) | €15 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,989 (€31) | €39 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,357 (€26) | €21 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (€110) | €85 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,538 (€59) | €67 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥964 (€8) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.79) | €3.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥586 (€4.57) | €5.91 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (€383) | €517 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.43) | €0.48 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,897 (€85) | €46 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (€3.65) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 16% cheaper than in Ireland
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