Cost of living in Samoa compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Samoa | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (¥782) | ¥1,023 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (¥1,275) | ¥714 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (¥510) | ¥519 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (¥184) | ¥198 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (¥499) | ¥315 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (¥1,034) | ¥629 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (¥1,173) | ¥962 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (¥673) | ¥902 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (¥408) | ¥574 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (¥253) | ¥285 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (¥1,989) | ¥1,252 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (¥612) | ¥179 | + 242% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (¥86) | ¥206 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Samoa | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (¥219,195) | ¥306,878 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (¥98,350) | ¥171,772 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (¥7,648) | ¥28,417 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (¥1,530) | ¥4,709 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (¥45,839) | ¥47,482 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (¥765) | ¥1,313 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Samoa | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,136 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (¥15,297) | ¥5,199 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (¥10,268) | ¥8,989 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Samoa | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (¥134) | ¥165 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Samoa | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (¥153) | ¥2,497 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (¥510) | ¥1,967 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (¥1,903) | ¥5,380 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (¥816) | ¥650 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (¥765) | ¥938 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (¥459) | ¥702 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (¥268) | ¥216 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (¥204) | ¥216 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (¥510) | ¥4,060 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Samoa | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (¥4,756) | ¥4,579 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (¥1,618) | ¥3,600 | - 55% | |
| 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 | 149 Tala (¥7,613) | ¥5,999 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (¥765) | ¥954 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (¥510) | ¥472 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (¥377) | ¥583 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥67,950 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,405 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (¥742) | ¥592 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 740 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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