Cost of living in Germany compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,611) | ¥1,145 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,122) | ¥719 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (¥525) | ¥437 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (¥137) | ¥211 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (¥421) | ¥282 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (¥307) | ¥815 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (¥669) | ¥951 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (¥328) | ¥984 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (¥211) | ¥421 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (¥118) | ¥268 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥834) | ¥1,770 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (¥246) | ¥217 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (¥184) | ¥225 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,753 (¥236,050) | ¥194,768 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,314 (¥176,953) | ¥126,641 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (¥25,983) | ¥21,178 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (¥143,589) | ¥142,258 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (¥102,173) | ¥80,836 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (¥19,388) | ¥13,643 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (¥4,199) | ¥3,988 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (¥50,664) | ¥59,521 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (¥18,328) | ¥17,809 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥846) | ¥665 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥2,058) | ¥2,700 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥10,969) | ¥7,941 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥4,633) | ¥4,162 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥11,711) | ¥7,471 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (¥14,949) | ¥15,388 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (¥3,209,650) | ¥2,576,380 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (¥245) | ¥161 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (¥10,892) | ¥16,725 | - 35% | |
| 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) | €8 (¥1,029) | ¥1,370 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,012) | ¥1,955 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (¥6,993) | ¥3,523 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (¥428) | ¥2,205 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (¥345) | ¥648 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (¥410) | ¥409 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (¥213) | ¥143 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (¥224) | ¥184 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (¥2,791) | ¥3,583 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Germany | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (¥4,849) | ¥4,280 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,225) | ¥3,593 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (¥11,113) | ¥20,657 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥6,752) | ¥6,242 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,299) | ¥1,034 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (¥420) | ¥533 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (¥528) | ¥526 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (¥73,005) | ¥58,872 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥14) | ¥41 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (¥4,875) | ¥11,178 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥999) | ¥554 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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