Cost of living in Japan compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (Dinar 4.992) | Dinar 11 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥782 (Dinar 3.721) | Dinar 6 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥484 (Dinar 2.304) | Dinar 3.150 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥212 (Dinar 1.010) | Dinar 1.211 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥329 (Dinar 1.566) | Dinar 1.749 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (Dinar 2.972) | Dinar 0.526 | + 465% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (Dinar 5.658) | Dinar 3.617 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (Dinar 2.590) | Dinar 1.375 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (Dinar 1.951) | Dinar 0.587 | + 232% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (Dinar 1.387) | Dinar 2.909 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 14 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥202 (Dinar 0.963) | Dinar 1.250 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (Dinar 0.838) | Dinar 0.275 | + 205% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Japan is 45% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (Dinar 1,053) | Dinar 761 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (Dinar 532) | Dinar 350 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 140 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (Dinar 904) | Dinar 450 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (Dinar 400) | Dinar 250 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 29 | + 375% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (Dinar 248) | Dinar 53 | + 365% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 103 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (Dinar 4.843) | Dinar 5.986 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.000 | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 70 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 24 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 50 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 69 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Japan is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (Dinar 13,709) | Dinar 24,304 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (Dinar 0.808) | Dinar 0.950 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 39 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.246 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 8 | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 20 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,084 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.838 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (Dinar 4.006) | Dinar 3.750 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (Dinar 2.852) | Dinar 4.208 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (Dinar 0.911) | Dinar 1.811 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥191 (Dinar 0.906) | Dinar 2.312 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 9 | + 116% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
Japan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 50 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 41 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 30 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (Dinar 4.572) | Dinar 6 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (Dinar 2.372) | Dinar 3.742 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (Dinar 3.118) | Dinar 4.602 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (Dinar 246) | Dinar 273 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Dinar 0.248) | Dinar 0.091 | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,018 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 50 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (Dinar 2.681) | Dinar 3.116 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 794 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Jordan
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