Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (¥1,569) | ¥986 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £22 (¥3,453) | ¥703 | + 391% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (¥811) | ¥415 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (¥138) | ¥204 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (¥377) | ¥277 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £0.52 (¥82) | ¥673 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £9 (¥1,346) | ¥1,005 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.02 (¥160) | ¥747 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.70 (¥267) | ¥395 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (¥188) | ¥300 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥1,067) | ¥1,558 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (¥261) | ¥209 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (¥114) | ¥222 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 242% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 (¥787,806) | ¥284,523 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,980 (¥624,595) | ¥151,718 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £153 (¥24,082) | ¥17,346 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £4,010 (¥629,303) | ¥141,653 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,850 (¥604,194) | ¥77,468 | + 680% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £306 (¥48,015) | ¥12,681 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,016 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥46,045 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £33 (¥5,179) | ¥15,187 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £33 (¥5,179) | ¥608 | + 752% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,983 | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 (¥36,722) | ¥7,139 | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,398 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,362 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 (¥3,453) | ¥13,929 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (¥2,197,068) | ¥2,592,290 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.00 (¥158) | ¥141 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥6,277) | ¥10,026 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,411 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (¥398) | ¥608 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (¥785) | ¥599 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (¥353) | ¥129 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (¥314) | ¥281 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,354) | ¥3,631 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (¥4,708) | ¥4,623 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,354) | ¥3,597 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (¥2,197) | ¥16,372 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (¥7,062) | ¥5,294 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (¥1,255) | ¥1,075 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (¥314) | ¥498 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (¥471) | ¥500 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,039 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (¥7) | ¥40 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (¥7,847) | ¥9,729 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.06 (¥479) | ¥554 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 609 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 74% more expensive than in Japan
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