- 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 (¥2,547) | ¥1,037 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 12 (¥1,347) | ¥692 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (¥1,362) | ¥436 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 3.00 (¥340) | ¥203 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.50 (¥397) | ¥287 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 12 (¥1,362) | ¥777 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥927 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 7 (¥794) | ¥688 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.00 (¥567) | ¥416 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.00 (¥227) | ¥277 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 10 (¥1,135) | ¥1,538 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 5.00 (¥567) | ¥199 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.50 (¥284) | ¥198 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,500 (¥283,725) | ¥228,794 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,950 (¥221,306) | ¥126,664 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (¥22,698) | ¥21,159 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (¥170,235) | ¥113,754 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,000 (¥113,490) | ¥74,885 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 700 (¥79,443) | ¥12,611 | + 530% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 20 (¥2,270) | ¥4,094 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 600 (¥68,094) | ¥55,558 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 100 (¥11,349) | ¥16,830 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 40 (¥4,540) | ¥1,849 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 120 (¥13,619) | ¥6,923 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (¥6,809) | ¥4,215 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 70 (¥7,944) | ¥8,395 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (¥17,024) | ¥13,972 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (¥2,269,801) | ¥2,590,890 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.55 (¥175) | ¥145 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 100 (¥11,349) | ¥11,257 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 2% 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) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 1.88 (¥213) | ¥707 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.50 (¥397) | ¥455 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.00 (¥340) | ¥137 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.00 (¥340) | ¥217 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (¥4,540) | ¥2,939 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (¥7,944) | ¥4,071 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (¥9,079) | ¥7,768 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (¥2,270) | ¥964 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.00 (¥567) | ¥487 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 (¥567) | ¥586 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.60 (¥68) | ¥56 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 200 (¥22,698) | ¥10,451 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,021) | ¥468 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,904 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 41% more expensive than in Japan
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