Cost of living in Japan compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 9% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,099 (Dinar 5.764) | Dinar 9 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥710 (Dinar 3.724) | Dinar 4.784 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥502 (Dinar 2.632) | Dinar 4.546 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (Dinar 1.044) | Dinar 1.209 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (Dinar 1.536) | Dinar 2.779 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥764 (Dinar 4.007) | Dinar 0.779 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥970 (Dinar 5.085) | Dinar 3.793 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥988 (Dinar 5.179) | Dinar 1.378 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥538 (Dinar 2.822) | Dinar 0.702 | + 302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥287 (Dinar 1.504) | Dinar 3.090 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,457 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥209 (Dinar 1.097) | Dinar 1.348 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (Dinar 1.125) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 57% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥272,751 (Dinar 1,430) | Dinar 674 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥157,186 (Dinar 824) | Dinar 363 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,300 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 83 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥143,016 (Dinar 750) | Dinar 309 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,633 (Dinar 423) | Dinar 235 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,692 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 101 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,362 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 25 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (Dinar 312) | Dinar 315 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 97 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥609 (Dinar 3.195) | Dinar 5.762 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,006 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,814 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 80 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,148 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 47 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,578 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 45 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,340 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 64 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,380 (Dinar 13,745) | Dinar 20,938 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (Dinar 0.863) | Dinar 1.042 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,973 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 34 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 18% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.000 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.766 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,911 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 35 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.862 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (Dinar 3.397) | Dinar 2.846 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (Dinar 2.144) | Dinar 3.241 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥152 (Dinar 0.795) | Dinar 2.000 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (Dinar 0.963) | Dinar 2.000 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,009 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 5.000 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 28 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,598 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (Dinar 108) | Dinar 33 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,432 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 34 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (Dinar 5.419) | Dinar 3.000 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥486 (Dinar 2.550) | Dinar 4.022 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥569 (Dinar 2.983) | Dinar 5.117 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (Dinar 309) | Dinar 350 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥48 (Dinar 0.250) | Dinar 0.167 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,753 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 60 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (Dinar 2.907) | Dinar 2.651 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 810 prices entered by 108 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Jordan
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