Cost of living in Japan compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Japan is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,035 (25 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥817 (20 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥618 (15 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (5.66 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥335 (8 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥439 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,195 (29 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥822 (20 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥509 (12 ₪) | 4.75 ₪ | + 156% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥312 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,267 (30 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥276 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥293 (7 ₪) | 3.57 ₪ | + 96% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Japan is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (8,720 ₪) | 7,175 ₪ | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,811 (4,725 ₪) | 5,567 ₪ | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (457 ₪) | 452 ₪ | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥145,654 (3,479 ₪) | 4,821 ₪ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥106,059 (2,533 ₪) | 3,346 ₪ | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (199 ₪) | 393 ₪ | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (106 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (1,781 ₪) | 1,153 ₪ | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (607 ₪) | 595 ₪ | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (32 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (67 ₪) | 63 ₪ | + 6% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Japan is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,315 (222 ₪) | 162 ₪ | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (122 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (236 ₪) | 396 ₪ | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (291 ₪) | 113 ₪ | + 158% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,060,780 (73,111 ₪) | 153,613 ₪ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (4.04 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (196 ₪) | 217 ₪ | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 31% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (51 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 313% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (61 ₪) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 221 ₪ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (32 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 304% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (22 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (5.35 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (4.48 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (110 ₪) | 69 ₪ | + 59% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (117 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (93 ₪) | 86 ₪ | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (172 ₪) | 542 ₪ | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (198 ₪) | 175 ₪ | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (30 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (16 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (1,234 ₪) | 2,869 ₪ | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (1.25 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (228 ₪) | 187 ₪ | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥613 (15 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Israel
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