Cost of living in Japan compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 40% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥941 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.292 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥695 (Dinar 4.675) | Dinar 4.247 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥426 (Dinar 2.862) | Dinar 2.006 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (Dinar 1.363) | Dinar 0.942 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (Dinar 1.644) | Dinar 1.414 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (Dinar 4.396) | Dinar 0.583 | + 654% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥888 (Dinar 5.976) | Dinar 2.748 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥792 (Dinar 5.326) | Dinar 1.285 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥389 (Dinar 2.613) | Dinar 0.608 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (Dinar 2.060) | Dinar 5.002 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥185 (Dinar 1.246) | Dinar 1.098 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥246 (Dinar 1.657) | Dinar 0.365 | + 354% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 168% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥295,978 (Dinar 1,991) | Dinar 592 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥169,167 (Dinar 1,138) | Dinar 325 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,258 (Dinar 170) | Dinar 71 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥144,655 (Dinar 973) | Dinar 372 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,593 (Dinar 542) | Dinar 225 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,235 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 39 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,060 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 16 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,604 (Dinar 374) | Dinar 195 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,692 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 88 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥778 (Dinar 5.235) | Dinar 4.719 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,599 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 4.797 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,849 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 40 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,780 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 51 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,249 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 57 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,511 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 44 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 44% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,585,890 (Dinar 17,395) | Dinar 18,921 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Dinar 0.907) | Dinar 0.861 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,445 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 37 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 59% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.829 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.766 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 19 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (Dinar 5.462) | Dinar 4.862 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (Dinar 4.405) | Dinar 2.846 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (Dinar 3.373) | Dinar 3.554 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (Dinar 1.143) | Dinar 1.147 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Dinar 1.538) | Dinar 2.454 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 5.499 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 35% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 19 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,657 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 17 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 23 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,422 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 39 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.959 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥445 (Dinar 2.991) | Dinar 3.087 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (Dinar 3.742) | Dinar 9 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥52,544 (Dinar 353) | Dinar 426 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (Dinar 0.269) | Dinar 0.036 | + 642% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 40 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (Dinar 3.535) | Dinar 2.792 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,075 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 65% more expensive than in Jordan
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