Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 140% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (¥4,583) | ¥1,003 | + 357% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (¥2,291) | ¥723 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (¥1,473) | ¥517 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.90 (¥311) | ¥204 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (¥1,473) | ¥325 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 5.30 (¥867) | ¥616 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (¥1,637) | ¥948 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (¥491) | ¥851 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.00 (¥327) | ¥545 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.50 (¥245) | ¥288 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 20 (¥3,273) | ¥1,250 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.00 (¥327) | ¥231 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 5.00 (¥818) | ¥210 | + 290% | |
| 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 1,808 (¥295,929) | ¥298,509 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,200 (¥196,396) | ¥163,427 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (¥32,733) | ¥23,363 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 900 (¥147,297) | ¥150,519 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 700 (¥114,564) | ¥81,210 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 (¥16,366) | ¥36,753 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (¥6,547) | ¥4,386 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,200 (¥196,396) | ¥49,710 | + 295% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 300 (¥49,099) | ¥17,687 | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 (¥3,682) | ¥1,118 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (¥4,910) | ¥1,483 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 273% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 273% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (¥16,366) | ¥6,145 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 150 (¥24,549) | ¥5,263 | + 366% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (¥24,549) | ¥9,604 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (¥32,733) | ¥13,529 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,836 (¥4,064,692) | ¥2,697,750 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 (¥261) | ¥169 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (¥11,784) | ¥10,153 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 (¥3,928) | ¥2,154 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 (¥13,093) | ¥5,499 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (¥818) | ¥1,340 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.75 (¥614) | ¥842 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (¥1,146) | ¥750 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (¥327) | ¥225 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.00 (¥818) | ¥233 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (¥8,183) | ¥3,812 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liechtenstein | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (¥11,456) | ¥4,064 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 30 (¥4,910) | ¥3,590 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 (¥24,549) | ¥4,524 | + 443% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (¥16,366) | ¥6,047 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (¥2,455) | ¥896 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 (¥1,146) | ¥487 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 (¥818) | ¥585 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 (¥130,767) | ¥98,506 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.30 (¥49) | ¥52 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (¥14,730) | ¥9,275 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 5.68 (¥929) | ¥587 | + 58% | |
| 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 761 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 60% more expensive than in Japan
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