- 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 (¥1,407) | ¥1,037 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥967) | ¥692 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (¥481) | ¥436 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (¥127) | ¥203 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (¥399) | ¥287 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (¥317) | ¥777 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (¥660) | ¥927 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (¥315) | ¥688 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (¥200) | ¥416 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (¥118) | ¥277 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥849) | ¥1,538 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (¥229) | ¥199 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (¥159) | ¥198 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (¥186,861) | ¥223,053 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (¥140,063) | ¥126,664 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (¥23,219) | ¥21,159 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (¥116,858) | ¥113,754 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €679 (¥87,532) | ¥74,885 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (¥16,639) | ¥12,611 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,043) | ¥4,094 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (¥47,859) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (¥12,081) | ¥16,830 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (¥699) | ¥693 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,627) | ¥1,849 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (¥11,160) | ¥6,923 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,467) | ¥4,304 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥11,859) | ¥8,395 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (¥14,673) | ¥13,972 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (¥2,643,871) | ¥2,510,720 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (¥182) | ¥145 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (¥9,463) | ¥11,257 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥792) | ¥1,278 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,158) | ¥1,016 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (¥7,749) | ¥3,622 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (¥433) | ¥612 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (¥281) | ¥707 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (¥271) | ¥455 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (¥175) | ¥137 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (¥185) | ¥217 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,588) | ¥2,939 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (¥4,066) | ¥4,071 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,830) | ¥3,365 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (¥16,504) | ¥14,181 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (¥6,876) | ¥7,768 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,161) | ¥964 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (¥419) | ¥487 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (¥443) | ¥586 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (¥58,508) | ¥49,094 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥16) | ¥56 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,807) | ¥10,339 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥833) | ¥468 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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