Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (¥1,444) | ¥1,030 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (¥866) | ¥723 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (¥746) | ¥464 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (¥255) | ¥214 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (¥433) | ¥290 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (¥303) | ¥590 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,069) | ¥1,191 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (¥241) | ¥734 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (¥390) | ¥393 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (¥173) | ¥259 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥982) | ¥1,788 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (¥240) | ¥217 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (¥144) | ¥241 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,500 (¥361,012) | ¥215,961 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (¥288,809) | ¥118,089 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 (¥42,599) | ¥14,600 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,200 (¥173,286) | ¥132,624 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,000 (¥144,405) | ¥114,972 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £170 (¥24,549) | ¥10,415 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (¥5,776) | ¥3,407 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £699 (¥100,939) | ¥35,637 | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥14,440) | ¥10,420 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (¥1,588) | ¥665 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (¥1,444) | ¥1,845 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,921 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 (¥6,137) | ¥4,587 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (¥5,776) | ¥8,447 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (¥5,776) | ¥13,816 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (¥2,021,666) | ¥2,936,380 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.00 (¥145) | ¥143 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,719 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 (¥289) | ¥1,375 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (¥361) | ¥807 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (¥7,220) | ¥8,290 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥543 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.50 (¥361) | ¥696 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (¥722) | ¥558 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (¥325) | ¥186 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (¥289) | ¥229 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,166) | ¥2,634 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (¥4,332) | ¥3,927 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,166) | ¥3,170 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (¥2,022) | ¥10,399 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (¥6,498) | ¥7,477 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (¥1,155) | ¥1,286 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (¥289) | ¥495 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (¥433) | ¥522 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 (¥35,524) | ¥47,253 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (¥11) | ¥26 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (¥7,220) | ¥8,663 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.80 (¥404) | ¥480 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,286 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 12% more expensive than in Japan
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