Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (¥2,367) | ¥1,023 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (¥1,086) | ¥714 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (¥582) | ¥519 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (¥184) | ¥198 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (¥565) | ¥315 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (¥328) | ¥629 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (¥658) | ¥962 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (¥339) | ¥902 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (¥166) | ¥574 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (¥300) | ¥285 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (¥1,394) | ¥1,252 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.20 (¥383) | ¥179 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (¥182) | ¥206 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,804 (¥313,732) | ¥306,878 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,259 (¥218,932) | ¥171,772 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £218 (¥37,910) | ¥28,417 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,035 (¥179,943) | ¥157,603 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (¥131,431) | ¥82,713 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £120 (¥20,936) | ¥24,082 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (¥4,543) | ¥4,709 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £302 (¥52,608) | ¥47,482 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (¥15,098) | ¥32,093 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (¥1,073) | ¥1,313 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (¥2,434) | ¥1,878 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (¥10,654) | ¥6,136 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (¥5,490) | ¥5,199 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (¥11,650) | ¥8,989 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (¥11,927) | ¥13,588 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (¥4,434,939) | ¥2,700,660 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (¥287) | ¥165 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (¥13,547) | ¥10,143 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (¥613) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (¥1,795) | ¥1,967 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (¥14,044) | ¥5,380 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (¥583) | ¥650 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (¥296) | ¥938 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.55 (¥617) | ¥702 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (¥398) | ¥216 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (¥299) | ¥216 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (¥2,505) | ¥4,060 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (¥6,301) | ¥4,579 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (¥3,244) | ¥3,600 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (¥25,807) | ¥4,000 | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (¥10,361) | ¥5,999 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (¥1,625) | ¥954 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (¥566) | ¥472 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.67 (¥813) | ¥583 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (¥75,253) | ¥67,950 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (¥18) | ¥52 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (¥5,708) | ¥9,405 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (¥2,175) | ¥592 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Japan
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