Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Liechtenstein is 96% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (¥3,630) | ¥1,145 | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (¥1,815) | ¥719 | + 153% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (¥1,167) | ¥437 | + 167% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.90 (¥246) | ¥211 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (¥1,167) | ¥282 | + 314% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 5.30 (¥687) | ¥815 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (¥1,296) | ¥951 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (¥389) | ¥984 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.00 (¥259) | ¥421 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.50 (¥194) | ¥268 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 20 (¥2,593) | ¥1,770 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.00 (¥259) | ¥217 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 5.00 (¥648) | ¥225 | + 188% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Liechtenstein is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,000 (¥259,294) | ¥194,768 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,200 (¥155,576) | ¥126,641 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (¥25,929) | ¥21,178 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 900 (¥116,682) | ¥142,258 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 700 (¥90,753) | ¥80,836 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 (¥12,965) | ¥13,643 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (¥5,186) | ¥3,988 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,200 (¥155,576) | ¥59,521 | + 161% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 300 (¥38,894) | ¥17,809 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 (¥2,917) | ¥665 | + 338% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (¥3,889) | ¥2,700 | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 219% | |||
Clothes in Liechtenstein is 219% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (¥12,965) | ¥7,941 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 150 (¥19,447) | ¥4,162 | + 367% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (¥19,447) | ¥7,471 | + 160% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (¥25,929) | ¥15,388 | + 69% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Liechtenstein is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,836 (¥3,219,871) | ¥2,576,380 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 (¥207) | ¥161 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (¥9,335) | ¥16,725 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 (¥3,112) | ¥1,370 | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 (¥10,372) | ¥3,523 | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (¥648) | ¥2,205 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.75 (¥486) | ¥648 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (¥908) | ¥409 | + 122% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (¥259) | ¥143 | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.00 (¥648) | ¥184 | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (¥6,482) | ¥3,583 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (¥9,075) | ¥4,280 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 30 (¥3,889) | ¥3,593 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 (¥19,447) | ¥20,657 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (¥12,965) | ¥6,242 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (¥1,945) | ¥1,034 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 (¥908) | ¥533 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 (¥648) | ¥526 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 (¥103,588) | ¥58,872 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.30 (¥39) | ¥41 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (¥11,668) | ¥11,178 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (¥1,037) | ¥554 | + 87% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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