Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 122% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥3,761) | ¥1,028 | + 266% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (¥2,257) | ¥723 | + 212% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (¥1,053) | ¥519 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (¥451) | ¥197 | + 130% | |
12 eggs, large | €6.00 (¥903) | ¥316 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (¥1,053) | ¥629 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (¥1,805) | ¥962 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (¥1,504) | ¥902 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (¥1,203) | ¥574 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (¥451) | ¥285 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,805) | ¥1,208 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (¥301) | ¥184 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥301) | ¥206 | + 46% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (¥195,564) | ¥326,267 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (¥127,869) | ¥171,772 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (¥45,130) | ¥28,488 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (¥112,825) | ¥157,603 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (¥97,782) | ¥82,713 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,699 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥75,217) | ¥47,482 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Mayotte is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥15,043) | ¥6,136 | + 145% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (¥7,522) | ¥5,199 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (¥25,574) | ¥8,989 | + 185% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (¥902,602) | ¥2,700,660 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥165 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (¥10,530) | ¥10,143 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (¥3,009) | ¥5,380 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (¥752) | ¥938 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥702 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥218 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥216 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥3,009) | ¥3,927 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥5,115) | ¥4,141 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥9,026) | ¥5,993 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥1,053) | ¥984 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥472 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (¥1,203) | ¥575 | + 109% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (¥90,260) | ¥101,122 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥6,017) | ¥9,280 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,203) | ¥592 | + 103% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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