- Cost of Living
- Gibraltar
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (¥1,454) | ¥1,054 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (¥1,081) | ¥698 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (¥733) | ¥436 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (¥250) | ¥205 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £5.67 (¥803) | ¥285 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (¥298) | ¥777 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,049) | ¥910 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (¥236) | ¥697 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (¥383) | ¥414 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (¥170) | ¥265 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥964) | ¥1,538 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 (¥236) | ¥203 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £2.00 (¥283) | ¥198 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,600 (¥368,649) | ¥231,808 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 (¥233,950) | ¥125,591 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 (¥41,827) | ¥21,159 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,650 (¥233,950) | ¥113,754 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,000 (¥141,788) | ¥74,885 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £170 (¥24,104) | ¥12,611 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £55 (¥7,727) | ¥4,134 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £699 (¥99,110) | ¥55,558 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥14,179) | ¥16,830 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (¥1,560) | ¥693 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (¥1,171) | ¥1,827 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £37 (¥5,199) | ¥6,829 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £43 (¥6,026) | ¥4,215 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (¥5,672) | ¥8,321 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (¥5,672) | ¥13,972 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (¥1,985,031) | ¥2,590,890 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (¥155) | ¥145 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £31 (¥4,443) | ¥11,257 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 (¥284) | ¥1,278 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (¥354) | ¥1,016 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (¥7,089) | ¥3,622 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (¥319) | ¥137 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (¥3,190) | ¥4,035 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,127) | ¥3,358 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (¥1,985) | ¥12,964 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (¥6,380) | ¥7,899 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (¥1,347) | ¥880 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (¥425) | ¥491 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.25 (¥461) | ¥560 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £349 (¥49,484) | ¥49,094 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (¥11) | ¥56 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (¥7,137) | ¥10,296 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £2.98 (¥423) | ¥468 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,887 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is about the same as in Japan
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