Cost of living in Japan compared to Jordan
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Japan is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥998 (Dinar 4.741) | Dinar 8 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (Dinar 3.433) | Dinar 5.375 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥544 (Dinar 2.582) | Dinar 2.877 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (Dinar 0.970) | Dinar 1.154 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (Dinar 1.533) | Dinar 1.606 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (Dinar 2.925) | Dinar 0.567 | + 416% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥934 (Dinar 4.436) | Dinar 3.323 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥850 (Dinar 4.039) | Dinar 1.366 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥535 (Dinar 2.540) | Dinar 0.617 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (Dinar 1.369) | Dinar 3.114 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,240 (Dinar 5.892) | Dinar 15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥240 (Dinar 1.142) | Dinar 1.066 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥202 (Dinar 0.959) | Dinar 0.279 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 77% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥279,056 (Dinar 1,326) | Dinar 646 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥163,427 (Dinar 776) | Dinar 358 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,363 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 56 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,519 (Dinar 715) | Dinar 485 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,210 (Dinar 386) | Dinar 236 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,753 (Dinar 175) | Dinar 29 | + 512% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,386 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 16 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,710 (Dinar 236) | Dinar 172 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,687 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 103 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,118 (Dinar 5.310) | Dinar 5.986 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,483 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.061 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,145 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 49 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,263 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 54 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,604 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 62 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,529 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 59 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,697,750 (Dinar 12,816) | Dinar 21,660 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (Dinar 0.808) | Dinar 1.046 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,950 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 33 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 38% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.859 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 8 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 20 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.838 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (Dinar 4.002) | Dinar 2.893 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (Dinar 3.562) | Dinar 3.769 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 1.811 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (Dinar 1.106) | Dinar 2.135 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 7 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 32 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 41 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 49 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (Dinar 4.257) | Dinar 6 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (Dinar 2.312) | Dinar 3.742 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (Dinar 2.781) | Dinar 4.602 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (Dinar 468) | Dinar 273 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Dinar 0.248) | Dinar 0.100 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 52 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (Dinar 2.787) | Dinar 2.437 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,289 prices entered by 153 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Jordan
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