- Cost of Living
- Liechtenstein
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 75% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (¥2,474) | ¥1,006 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 12 (¥1,308) | ¥711 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (¥1,323) | ¥445 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 3.00 (¥331) | ¥198 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.50 (¥386) | ¥270 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 12 (¥1,323) | ¥689 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥889 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 7 (¥772) | ¥637 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.00 (¥551) | ¥430 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.00 (¥220) | ¥262 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (¥1,102) | ¥1,549 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 5.00 (¥551) | ¥212 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.50 (¥276) | ¥195 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,500 (¥275,592) | ¥242,113 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,950 (¥214,962) | ¥121,422 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (¥22,047) | ¥21,895 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (¥165,355) | ¥116,929 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,000 (¥110,237) | ¥79,022 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 700 (¥77,166) | ¥12,611 | + 512% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 20 (¥2,205) | ¥4,156 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 600 (¥66,142) | ¥55,558 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 100 (¥11,024) | ¥16,830 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 40 (¥4,409) | ¥1,827 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 120 (¥13,228) | ¥7,207 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (¥6,614) | ¥4,012 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 70 (¥7,717) | ¥8,544 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (¥16,536) | ¥15,007 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (¥2,204,738) | ¥2,657,440 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.55 (¥170) | ¥147 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 100 (¥11,024) | ¥11,877 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 1.88 (¥207) | ¥711 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.50 (¥386) | ¥484 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.00 (¥331) | ¥145 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.00 (¥331) | ¥213 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (¥4,409) | ¥2,946 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (¥7,717) | ¥4,119 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (¥8,819) | ¥8,157 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (¥2,205) | ¥903 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.00 (¥551) | ¥498 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 (¥551) | ¥551 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.60 (¥66) | ¥56 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 200 (¥22,047) | ¥10,056 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥992) | ¥474 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 310 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 35% more expensive than in Japan
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