Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 82% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (¥3,194) | ¥1,001 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 19 (¥2,129) | ¥722 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (¥1,457) | ¥446 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 3.50 (¥392) | ¥214 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 10 (¥1,076) | ¥289 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.00 (¥336) | ¥501 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 18 (¥2,017) | ¥1,246 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 2.80 (¥314) | ¥640 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.00 (¥560) | ¥381 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.90 (¥325) | ¥260 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 24 (¥2,689) | ¥1,652 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.60 (¥403) | ¥221 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.75 (¥196) | ¥277 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,999 (¥223,970) | ¥182,340 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,250 (¥140,036) | ¥121,270 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 274 (¥30,724) | ¥15,948 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,200 (¥134,470) | ¥127,445 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 900 (¥100,852) | ¥86,552 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 (¥11,206) | ¥11,000 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 20 (¥2,241) | ¥3,835 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,990 (¥222,996) | ¥39,892 | + 459% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 360 (¥40,341) | ¥10,465 | + 286% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 (¥2,521) | ¥749 | + 237% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 50 (¥5,603) | ¥2,162 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 148% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 250 (¥28,015) | ¥6,528 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (¥5,603) | ¥4,644 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 290 (¥32,497) | ¥7,685 | + 323% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 500 (¥56,029) | ¥13,013 | + 331% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (¥2,241,163) | ¥2,936,380 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.55 (¥173) | ¥142 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 100 (¥11,206) | ¥9,348 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 (¥2,689) | ¥1,406 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 1.88 (¥210) | ¥669 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.50 (¥392) | ¥525 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 14 (¥1,569) | ¥206 | + 662% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.90 (¥437) | ¥238 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 48 (¥5,379) | ¥2,654 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 136% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (¥7,844) | ¥3,275 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (¥3,586) | ¥3,323 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 250 (¥28,015) | ¥5,924 | + 373% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (¥2,017) | ¥806 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.00 (¥560) | ¥520 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥784) | ¥510 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.60 (¥67) | ¥26 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 200 (¥22,412) | ¥8,220 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,009) | ¥491 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,095 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 60% more expensive than in Japan
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