Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (¥1,418) | ¥968 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (¥851) | ¥699 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (¥732) | ¥444 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (¥250) | ¥201 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (¥425) | ¥251 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (¥298) | ¥622 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (¥1,049) | ¥903 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (¥236) | ¥771 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (¥383) | ¥384 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (¥170) | ¥306 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥964) | ¥1,331 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (¥236) | ¥199 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (¥103) | ¥226 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 189% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 (¥711,628) | ¥268,095 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,980 (¥564,199) | ¥150,794 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £240 (¥34,022) | ¥23,880 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £4,010 (¥568,451) | ¥140,127 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,850 (¥545,770) | ¥77,433 | + 605% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £221 (¥31,280) | ¥12,855 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (¥5,670) | ¥4,197 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥63,991 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (¥14,176) | ¥10,809 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (¥1,559) | ¥901 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (¥1,999) | ¥2,418 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £40 (¥5,670) | ¥6,864 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 (¥6,025) | ¥4,416 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (¥5,670) | ¥8,088 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (¥5,670) | ¥12,131 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (¥1,984,619) | ¥2,676,280 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.00 (¥141) | ¥136 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥5,670) | ¥10,472 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (¥360) | ¥655 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (¥709) | ¥501 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (¥319) | ¥170 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (¥284) | ¥229 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,126) | ¥2,983 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (¥4,253) | ¥3,633 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,126) | ¥3,659 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (¥1,985) | ¥12,969 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (¥6,379) | ¥6,422 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (¥1,134) | ¥1,122 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (¥284) | ¥445 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (¥425) | ¥556 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 (¥34,873) | ¥50,234 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (¥6) | ¥40 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (¥7,088) | ¥9,469 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.93 (¥415) | ¥525 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 886 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 46% more expensive than in Japan
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