Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 122% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥4,080) | ¥1,035 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (¥2,448) | ¥840 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (¥1,142) | ¥618 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (¥490) | ¥237 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (¥979) | ¥335 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (¥1,142) | ¥439 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (¥1,958) | ¥1,195 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (¥1,632) | ¥822 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (¥1,305) | ¥509 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (¥490) | ¥303 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,958) | ¥1,267 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥276 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥293 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (¥212,140) | ¥365,082 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (¥138,707) | ¥201,500 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (¥48,955) | ¥19,132 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (¥122,389) | ¥145,654 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (¥106,070) | ¥102,459 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥8,349 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,448 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥81,592) | ¥74,559 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥25,414 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,338 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Mayotte is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥16,318) | ¥9,315 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (¥8,159) | ¥5,103 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (¥27,741) | ¥9,892 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,189 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (¥979,109) | ¥3,060,780 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥169 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (¥11,423) | ¥8,198 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (¥3,264) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (¥816) | ¥930 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥224 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥188 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥3,264) | ¥4,604 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mayotte | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥5,548) | ¥4,908 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥9,791) | ¥8,269 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥1,142) | ¥1,244 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥547 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (¥1,305) | ¥674 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (¥97,911) | ¥51,659 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥6,527) | ¥9,530 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,305) | ¥613 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 23% more expensive than in Japan
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