Cost of living in Japan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,028 (руб 587) | руб 478 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (руб 413) | руб 383 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (руб 296) | руб 201 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (руб 112) | руб 85 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥316 (руб 181) | руб 118 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (руб 360) | руб 190 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (руб 549) | руб 431 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (руб 515) | руб 114 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (руб 328) | руб 51 | + 548% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (руб 163) | руб 80 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,208 (руб 690) | руб 726 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥184 (руб 105) | руб 148 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (руб 117) | руб 44 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥326,267 (руб 186,361) | руб 88,260 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (руб 98,115) | руб 53,559 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,488 (руб 16,272) | руб 9,374 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (руб 90,022) | руб 45,680 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (руб 47,245) | руб 28,184 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (руб 13,755) | руб 6,168 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,699 (руб 2,684) | руб 495 | + 442% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (руб 27,121) | руб 25,427 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (руб 18,331) | руб 10,146 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (руб 750) | руб 626 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (руб 1,073) | руб 1,017 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (руб 3,505) | руб 5,476 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (руб 2,969) | руб 3,659 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (руб 5,134) | руб 7,865 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (руб 7,761) | руб 8,501 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (руб 1,542,597) | руб 2,157,330 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (руб 94) | руб 51 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (руб 5,794) | руб 2,232 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (руб 1,426) | руб 511 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (руб 1,124) | руб 686 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (руб 3,073) | руб 1,858 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (руб 371) | руб 385 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (руб 535) | руб 259 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (руб 401) | руб 285 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (руб 125) | руб 111 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (руб 123) | руб 156 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (руб 2,243) | руб 823 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (руб 2,366) | руб 1,781 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (руб 2,056) | руб 700 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (руб 2,285) | руб 7,058 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,993 (руб 3,423) | руб 3,872 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (руб 562) | руб 469 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (руб 270) | руб 218 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (руб 329) | руб 272 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥101,122 (руб 57,760) | руб 70,646 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (руб 30) | руб 2.99 | + 892% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,280 (руб 5,301) | руб 4,350 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (руб 338) | руб 206 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 65% more expensive than in Russia
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