Cost of living in Japan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,510 (40 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥760 (20 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥442 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥221 (5.89 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥344 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥626 (17 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥855 (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,035 (28 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (12 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥271 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,299 (35 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥205 (5.45 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥218,917 (5,835 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥128,457 (3,424 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,749 (740 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,909 (5,009 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥76,748 (2,046 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (514 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,419 (118 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥43,152 (1,150 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (460 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,196 (32 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,024 (81 ₪) | 59 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,406 (171 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,885 (104 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,497 (226 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,842 (289 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 14% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,145,430 (83,839 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (4.44 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,986 (373 ₪) | 228 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,137 (57 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (52 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,294 (114 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥677 (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥635 (17 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥529 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥195 (5.19 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥192 (5.12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,899 (104 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,808 (101 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,606 (96 ₪) | 87 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (253 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,842 (182 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,086 (29 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥564 (15 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥106,060 (2,827 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (1.49 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 1008% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,147 (324 ₪) | 267 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (16 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Israel
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