Cost of living in Japan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥697 (€5.34) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥420 (€3.22) | €4.82 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥206 (€1.58) | €1.07 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (€1.93) | €3.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥644 (€4.94) | €2.46 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥956 (€7) | €4.71 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥747 (€5.73) | €2.26 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥385 (€2.95) | €1.27 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (€2.30) | €2.45 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,441 (€11) | €13 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.37) | €2.40 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥230 (€1.76) | €1.65 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (€2,296) | €2,210 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥165,675 (€1,271) | €1,757 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥22,839 (€175) | €137 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (€1,152) | €1,586 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (€599) | €1,336 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (€91) | €87 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,130 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (€537) | €362 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (€97) | €114 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (€18) | €13 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (€56) | €66 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (€34) | €27 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (€64) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (€101) | €88 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 33% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (€20,150) | €27,683 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.04) | €1.30 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,436 (€80) | €127 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (€9) | €28 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (€40) | €57 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (€6) | €4.39 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (€4.68) | €3.13 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (€4.73) | €4.19 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥174 (€1.33) | €1.89 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (€1.98) | €2.20 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,479 (€27) | €19 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (€29) | €42 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (€28) | €22 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (€126) | €99 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,169 (€47) | €61 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (€3.33) | €3.58 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (€4.22) | €6 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (€428) | €519 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (€0.41) | €0.60 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (€74) | €45 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (€4.06) | €14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Ireland
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