Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 105% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (¥3,412) | ¥981 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 19 (¥2,275) | ¥700 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (¥1,556) | ¥414 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 3.50 (¥419) | ¥205 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 10 (¥1,149) | ¥251 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.00 (¥359) | ¥659 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 18 (¥2,155) | ¥964 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 2.80 (¥335) | ¥743 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.00 (¥599) | ¥391 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.90 (¥347) | ¥296 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 24 (¥2,873) | ¥1,420 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.60 (¥431) | ¥178 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.75 (¥209) | ¥217 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,999 (¥239,268) | ¥299,320 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,250 (¥149,601) | ¥164,446 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 274 (¥32,823) | ¥21,056 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,200 (¥143,655) | ¥150,152 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 900 (¥107,741) | ¥78,123 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 (¥11,971) | ¥11,902 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 20 (¥2,394) | ¥4,118 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,990 (¥238,228) | ¥70,060 | + 240% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 360 (¥43,097) | ¥12,705 | + 239% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 (¥2,694) | ¥794 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 50 (¥5,986) | ¥2,406 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 173% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 250 (¥29,928) | ¥7,319 | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (¥5,986) | ¥4,417 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 290 (¥34,717) | ¥8,375 | + 315% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 500 (¥59,856) | ¥13,139 | + 356% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (¥2,394,252) | ¥2,627,120 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.40 (¥168) | ¥135 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 100 (¥11,971) | ¥10,272 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 95% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 (¥2,873) | ¥1,148 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 1.88 (¥224) | ¥611 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.50 (¥419) | ¥528 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 14 (¥1,676) | ¥152 | + 1001% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.90 (¥467) | ¥258 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 48 (¥5,746) | ¥3,156 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (¥8,380) | ¥3,672 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (¥3,831) | ¥3,638 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 250 (¥29,928) | ¥6,066 | + 393% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (¥2,155) | ¥1,131 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.00 (¥599) | ¥435 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥838) | ¥548 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.60 (¥72) | ¥53 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 200 (¥23,943) | ¥9,625 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,077) | ¥530 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 860 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 50% more expensive than in Japan
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