Cost of living in Germany compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,376) | ¥1,041 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥910) | ¥713 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (¥475) | ¥467 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (¥116) | ¥215 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (¥355) | ¥287 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (¥299) | ¥484 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (¥625) | ¥1,246 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (¥287) | ¥610 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (¥198) | ¥381 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (¥116) | ¥267 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥776) | ¥1,801 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (¥217) | ¥223 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (¥161) | ¥242 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Germany is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,499 (¥181,408) | ¥197,391 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,099 (¥133,050) | ¥112,128 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (¥23,987) | ¥15,296 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €934 (¥112,987) | ¥119,023 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (¥86,709) | ¥92,673 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (¥15,712) | ¥11,742 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (¥2,766) | ¥3,714 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (¥48,599) | ¥37,069 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (¥10,352) | ¥10,892 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (¥719) | ¥749 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (¥1,693) | ¥1,906 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (¥9,988) | ¥6,528 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (¥4,583) | ¥4,644 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥10,884) | ¥7,956 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (¥13,841) | ¥13,013 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,475 (¥2,599,196) | ¥2,936,380 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (¥173) | ¥143 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (¥9,283) | ¥9,633 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥778) | ¥1,406 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (¥1,353) | ¥929 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (¥6,774) | ¥8,740 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (¥449) | ¥554 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (¥243) | ¥669 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (¥288) | ¥525 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (¥164) | ¥218 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (¥198) | ¥251 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,346) | ¥2,654 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,016) | ¥3,633 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,464) | ¥3,165 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (¥11,405) | ¥15,347 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥7,548) | ¥6,734 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,104) | ¥809 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (¥394) | ¥511 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (¥452) | ¥509 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (¥56,161) | ¥46,875 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥12) | ¥26 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (¥5,106) | ¥8,766 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥828) | ¥477 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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