Cost of living in Japan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,030 (€9) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (€6) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥464 (€3.87) | €4.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (€1.78) | €1.14 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 (€2.37) | €3.36 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥501 (€4.18) | €2.38 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,191 (€10) | €5.13 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥734 (€6) | €2.08 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥385 (€3.21) | €1.10 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥257 (€2.14) | €2.58 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,788 (€15) | €13 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (€1.81) | €2.45 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥244 (€2.03) | €1.43 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥229,251 (€1,910) | €2,265 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥119,039 (€992) | €1,692 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,600 (€122) | €145 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥136,696 (€1,139) | €1,565 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥114,972 (€958) | €1,115 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,415 (€87) | €105 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,500 (€29) | €42 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥40,095 (€334) | €383 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,420 (€87) | €121 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥803 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,906 (€16) | €14 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 10% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,921 (€49) | €87 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,587 (€38) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,447 (€70) | €89 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,915 (€108) | €104 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 23% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (€24,463) | €25,934 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥143 (€1.19) | €1.43 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,719 (€81) | €114 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,375 (€11) | €5.23 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥807 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,290 (€69) | €58 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥543 (€4.52) | €6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥696 (€5.80) | €3.27 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥558 (€4.65) | €4.48 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥186 (€1.55) | €2.15 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (€1.91) | €2.39 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,634 (€22) | €16 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 16% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,927 (€33) | €40 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,170 (€26) | €23 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,399 (€87) | €72 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,477 (€62) | €65 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,286 (€11) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥495 (€4.12) | €3.46 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥522 (€4.35) | €5.93 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,253 (€394) | €412 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (€0.22) | €0.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,663 (€72) | €44 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥480 (€4.00) | €13 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Ireland
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