- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 24% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,060 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 11 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥668 (Dinar 4.197) | Dinar 4.829 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥489 (Dinar 3.070) | Dinar 2.911 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (Dinar 1.290) | Dinar 1.175 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥304 (Dinar 1.909) | Dinar 1.787 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥805 (Dinar 5.057) | Dinar 0.712 | + 610% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,035 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.258 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥757 (Dinar 4.756) | Dinar 1.284 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥427 (Dinar 2.682) | Dinar 0.762 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (Dinar 1.831) | Dinar 3.302 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,706 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 17 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (Dinar 1.259) | Dinar 1.010 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥203 (Dinar 1.277) | Dinar 0.354 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 100% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥248,070 (Dinar 1,558) | Dinar 619 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥141,665 (Dinar 890) | Dinar 380 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,065 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 90 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥129,819 (Dinar 815) | Dinar 414 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥88,209 (Dinar 554) | Dinar 260 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,050 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 39 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,177 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 22 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,797 (Dinar 376) | Dinar 288 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥18,392 (Dinar 116) | Dinar 111 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥848 (Dinar 5.324) | Dinar 4.780 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,575 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 5.669 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,514 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 60 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,244 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 49 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,631 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 73 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,887 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 70 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 31% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,423,970 (Dinar 15,222) | Dinar 20,270 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (Dinar 0.860) | Dinar 0.806 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,170 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 37 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 31% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,229 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.608 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.478 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,043 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 20 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥491 (Dinar 3.085) | Dinar 3.109 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥659 (Dinar 4.138) | Dinar 3.118 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (Dinar 3.133) | Dinar 3.269 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥124 (Dinar 0.779) | Dinar 1.218 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥248 (Dinar 1.557) | Dinar 2.438 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,314 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 5.243 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 19% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,543 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 29 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,386 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 16 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,226 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 22 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,804 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 49 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥918 (Dinar 5.765) | Dinar 7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (Dinar 3.006) | Dinar 3.427 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥573 (Dinar 3.597) | Dinar 5.969 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (Dinar 334) | Dinar 438 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥44 (Dinar 0.277) | Dinar 0.061 | + 352% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,808 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 66 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥546 (Dinar 3.426) | Dinar 2.217 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00628
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,938 prices entered by 535 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 36% more expensive than in Jordan
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