Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (¥2,759) | ¥1,034 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (¥1,435) | ¥790 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.88 (¥726) | ¥518 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (¥216) | ¥219 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.59 (¥671) | ¥311 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (¥501) | ¥564 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.02 (¥939) | ¥1,287 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (¥401) | ¥611 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (¥177) | ¥399 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (¥389) | ¥307 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (¥1,672) | ¥1,249 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.28 (¥426) | ¥203 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.09 (¥203) | ¥177 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,421 (¥452,720) | ¥358,144 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,016 (¥376,984) | ¥174,960 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (¥36,595) | ¥20,112 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,581 (¥295,528) | ¥167,408 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,137 (¥212,576) | ¥104,544 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £157 (¥29,348) | ¥13,280 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (¥5,227) | ¥4,420 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £308 (¥57,522) | ¥61,842 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (¥15,814) | ¥10,283 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (¥1,594) | ¥1,221 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (¥2,912) | ¥2,831 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (¥13,575) | ¥8,396 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (¥6,427) | ¥5,233 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (¥15,743) | ¥9,250 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £90 (¥16,898) | ¥12,490 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 102% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,140 (¥5,448,531) | ¥2,997,270 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.47 (¥274) | ¥169 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £104 (¥19,357) | ¥8,633 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.29 (¥989) | ¥1,575 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (¥1,454) | ¥2,993 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (¥15,416) | ¥6,000 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.44 (¥830) | ¥1,337 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.94 (¥363) | ¥948 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.31 (¥806) | ¥622 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.31 (¥433) | ¥223 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥342) | ¥204 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (¥2,870) | ¥4,086 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (¥7,056) | ¥5,118 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (¥4,165) | ¥3,855 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £127 (¥23,835) | ¥12,839 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (¥12,879) | ¥7,916 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (¥2,015) | ¥1,898 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.63 (¥678) | ¥526 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.60 (¥1,047) | ¥631 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £500 (¥93,578) | ¥35,175 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (¥30) | ¥52 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (¥7,620) | ¥9,541 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (¥2,703) | ¥578 | + 367% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Japan
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