Cost of living in Germany compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,544) | ¥941 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,035) | ¥695 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (¥465) | ¥426 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (¥123) | ¥203 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (¥379) | ¥244 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (¥338) | ¥653 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (¥721) | ¥888 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (¥319) | ¥792 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (¥195) | ¥389 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (¥126) | ¥306 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥887) | ¥1,351 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (¥230) | ¥185 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (¥150) | ¥246 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (¥184,209) | ¥295,978 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (¥156,586) | ¥169,167 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (¥21,188) | ¥25,258 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (¥126,065) | ¥144,655 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (¥89,343) | ¥80,593 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (¥14,525) | ¥13,235 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,242) | ¥4,060 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (¥46,214) | ¥55,604 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (¥12,525) | ¥10,692 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (¥723) | ¥778 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥1,929) | ¥2,599 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥10,070) | ¥6,849 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (¥4,779) | ¥4,780 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (¥11,089) | ¥8,249 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (¥14,516) | ¥12,511 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (¥3,028,520) | ¥2,585,890 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (¥166) | ¥135 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (¥9,195) | ¥10,445 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥920) | ¥1,225 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,269) | ¥1,626 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (¥7,294) | ¥6,148 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (¥407) | ¥812 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (¥274) | ¥655 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (¥299) | ¥501 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (¥167) | ¥170 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (¥208) | ¥229 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,633) | ¥2,983 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (¥4,539) | ¥3,633 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (¥2,919) | ¥3,657 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (¥13,919) | ¥12,969 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (¥7,150) | ¥6,422 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,135) | ¥1,122 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (¥459) | ¥445 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (¥451) | ¥556 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (¥63,654) | ¥52,544 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥16) | ¥40 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (¥5,264) | ¥9,497 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥880) | ¥525 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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