- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 1% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,011 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥711 (€5.71) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥445 (€3.57) | €4.48 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (€1.59) | €1.22 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥270 (€2.16) | €3.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (€5.53) | €2.37 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥889 (€7) | €4.99 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥637 (€5.11) | €2.08 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥430 (€3.45) | €1.14 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥262 (€2.10) | €2.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,549 (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥212 (€1.70) | €2.36 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥195 (€1.57) | €1.46 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥242,113 (€1,943) | €2,129 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥121,422 (€974) | €1,710 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,895 (€176) | €160 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,929 (€938) | €1,492 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥79,022 (€634) | €1,087 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (€101) | €110 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,156 (€33) | €43 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (€446) | €397 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (€135) | €110 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (€5.56) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (€15) | €12 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 13% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,207 (€58) | €81 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,012 (€32) | €36 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,444 (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,007 (€120) | €105 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,657,440 (€21,321) | €24,566 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (€1.18) | €1.41 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,877 (€95) | €107 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 3% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €5.62 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,123 (€33) | €56 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (€5.05) | €4.82 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥711 (€5.71) | €3.02 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥484 (€3.88) | €4.75 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥145 (€1.16) | €1.87 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥213 (€1.71) | €2.30 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,946 (€24) | €15 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 0% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,119 (€33) | €38 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,373 (€27) | €22 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,005 (€96) | €98 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,157 (€65) | €66 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥903 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥498 (€3.99) | €3.23 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥551 (€4.42) | €5.93 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (€394) | €474 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥58 (€0.46) | €0.43 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,056 (€81) | €43 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥474 (€3.80) | €12 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Japan is 11% cheaper than in Ireland
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