- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,356) | ¥1,006 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥938) | ¥711 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (¥471) | ¥445 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (¥122) | ¥198 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (¥393) | ¥270 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (¥307) | ¥689 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (¥642) | ¥889 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (¥294) | ¥637 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (¥196) | ¥430 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (¥115) | ¥262 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥832) | ¥1,549 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (¥223) | ¥212 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (¥157) | ¥195 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,452 (¥181,325) | ¥242,113 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (¥135,535) | ¥121,422 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (¥23,439) | ¥21,895 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (¥113,802) | ¥116,929 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (¥84,920) | ¥79,022 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (¥15,565) | ¥12,611 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥2,951) | ¥4,156 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (¥46,505) | ¥55,558 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (¥11,774) | ¥16,830 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (¥682) | ¥693 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,587) | ¥1,827 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (¥10,682) | ¥7,207 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,399) | ¥4,012 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,196) | ¥8,544 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (¥13,549) | ¥15,007 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,931 (¥2,613,095) | ¥2,657,440 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (¥177) | ¥147 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (¥9,194) | ¥11,877 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥754) | ¥1,278 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,170) | ¥1,016 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (¥8,123) | ¥4,123 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (¥415) | ¥630 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (¥275) | ¥711 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.22 (¥278) | ¥484 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (¥172) | ¥145 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (¥183) | ¥213 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,502) | ¥2,946 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (¥3,870) | ¥4,119 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,730) | ¥3,373 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (¥13,898) | ¥12,005 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (¥6,743) | ¥8,157 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,118) | ¥903 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (¥406) | ¥498 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (¥427) | ¥551 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €443 (¥55,287) | ¥49,094 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (¥16) | ¥56 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,585) | ¥10,056 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥811) | ¥474 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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