Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 150% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £29 (¥5,563) | ¥1,027 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £11 (¥2,060) | ¥808 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.49 (¥1,061) | ¥613 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.68 (¥324) | ¥220 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £7 (¥1,360) | ¥323 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥613 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,107 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥766 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.67 (¥323) | ¥468 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥304 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,290 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.33 (¥257) | ¥218 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £4.00 (¥773) | ¥191 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,608 (¥504,172) | ¥365,082 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,881 (¥363,689) | ¥197,136 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (¥25,546) | ¥19,132 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,600 (¥502,600) | ¥174,888 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,600 (¥309,292) | ¥112,259 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £234 (¥45,234) | ¥12,528 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £66 (¥12,837) | ¥4,254 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £350 (¥67,658) | ¥74,559 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (¥15,465) | ¥25,414 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (¥870) | ¥1,338 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (¥1,975) | ¥2,815 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 (¥45,234) | ¥8,708 | + 419% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (¥17,398) | ¥9,892 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 (¥4,253) | ¥12,189 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,000 (¥5,412,618) | ¥3,079,890 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £0.96 (¥186) | ¥170 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥7,732) | ¥9,221 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.00 (¥967) | ¥2,551 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £300 (¥57,992) | ¥6,000 | + 867% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (¥491) | ¥930 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (¥967) | ¥622 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (¥435) | ¥224 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (¥387) | ¥188 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (¥2,375) | ¥4,604 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,873 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £22 (¥4,253) | ¥7,212 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (¥9,665) | ¥8,269 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £4.00 (¥773) | ¥1,244 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (¥580) | ¥547 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.11 (¥988) | ¥674 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £535 (¥103,401) | ¥51,659 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (¥17) | ¥52 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (¥5,799) | ¥9,530 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.76 (¥727) | ¥600 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 534 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 63% more expensive than in Japan
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