Cost of living in Germany compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,490) | ¥1,025 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,400) | ¥723 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.39 (¥809) | ¥519 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (¥187) | ¥197 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (¥562) | ¥316 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (¥433) | ¥629 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,010) | ¥962 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (¥399) | ¥902 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (¥285) | ¥574 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (¥144) | ¥285 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,001) | ¥1,208 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (¥303) | ¥184 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (¥258) | ¥206 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,940 (¥291,235) | ¥326,267 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,502 (¥225,385) | ¥171,772 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (¥32,619) | ¥28,488 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (¥182,169) | ¥157,603 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €950 (¥142,627) | ¥82,713 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (¥26,454) | ¥24,082 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (¥4,945) | ¥4,699 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (¥63,480) | ¥47,482 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (¥16,782) | ¥32,093 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (¥1,696) | ¥1,313 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (¥2,412) | ¥1,878 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥12,226) | ¥6,136 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (¥5,538) | ¥5,199 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥13,573) | ¥8,989 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (¥18,470) | ¥13,588 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (¥3,815,956) | ¥2,700,660 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (¥286) | ¥165 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (¥10,519) | ¥10,143 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (¥1,714) | ¥2,497 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,262) | ¥1,967 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (¥9,204) | ¥5,380 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (¥512) | ¥650 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (¥419) | ¥938 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (¥582) | ¥702 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (¥260) | ¥218 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (¥237) | ¥216 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (¥3,493) | ¥3,927 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (¥6,214) | ¥4,141 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (¥3,457) | ¥3,600 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (¥14,707) | ¥4,000 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (¥8,852) | ¥5,993 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,519) | ¥984 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (¥520) | ¥472 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (¥625) | ¥575 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (¥97,382) | ¥101,122 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥15) | ¥52 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (¥6,359) | ¥9,280 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,155) | ¥592 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Japan
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