Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (¥1,937) | ¥1,510 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £14 (¥2,167) | ¥777 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (¥817) | ¥442 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (¥158) | ¥210 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.00 (¥316) | ¥332 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £0.52 (¥82) | ¥626 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £8 (¥1,265) | ¥855 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.02 (¥161) | ¥1,035 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.70 (¥269) | ¥461 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (¥190) | ¥271 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £16 (¥2,529) | ¥1,299 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (¥263) | ¥205 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (¥115) | ¥227 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 125% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 (¥793,547) | ¥218,917 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (¥316,154) | ¥128,457 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (¥31,615) | ¥27,749 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,800 (¥284,539) | ¥187,909 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,500 (¥237,116) | ¥76,748 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £150 (¥23,712) | ¥19,268 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £50 (¥7,904) | ¥4,419 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £450 (¥71,135) | ¥43,152 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (¥12,646) | ¥17,240 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (¥711) | ¥1,196 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥3,024 | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 (¥36,990) | ¥6,406 | + 477% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,885 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,497 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 (¥3,478) | ¥10,842 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (¥2,213,080) | ¥3,145,430 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.08 (¥171) | ¥167 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥6,323) | ¥13,986 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| 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) | - | ¥2,137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £43 (¥6,746) | ¥4,294 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥677 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (¥401) | ¥635 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (¥790) | ¥529 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (¥356) | ¥195 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (¥316) | ¥192 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (¥1,423) | ¥3,899 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gibraltar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (¥4,742) | ¥3,808 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,371) | ¥3,606 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (¥2,213) | ¥9,510 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (¥7,904) | ¥6,842 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (¥1,265) | ¥1,086 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (¥316) | ¥566 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.00 (¥316) | ¥564 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £60 (¥9,485) | ¥12,147 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £4.34 (¥686) | ¥600 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 801 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 20% more expensive than in Japan
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