Cost of living in Japan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,035 (руб 601) | руб 537 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥840 (руб 488) | руб 357 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥618 (руб 359) | руб 199 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (руб 138) | руб 87 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥335 (руб 195) | руб 143 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥439 (руб 255) | руб 226 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,195 (руб 694) | руб 435 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥822 (руб 477) | руб 131 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥509 (руб 296) | руб 58 | + 413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥303 (руб 176) | руб 87 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,267 (руб 736) | руб 729 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥276 (руб 160) | руб 167 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥293 (руб 170) | руб 45 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (руб 211,997) | руб 108,612 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,136 (руб 114,474) | руб 58,529 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (руб 11,110) | руб 8,064 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥132,549 (руб 76,969) | руб 54,731 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥102,459 (руб 59,496) | руб 33,269 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (руб 4,848) | руб 5,365 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (руб 2,583) | руб 955 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (руб 43,295) | руб 21,598 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (руб 14,758) | руб 7,518 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (руб 777) | руб 548 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (руб 1,635) | руб 763 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,315 (руб 5,409) | руб 6,829 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (руб 2,963) | руб 3,368 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (руб 5,744) | руб 7,728 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (руб 7,078) | руб 9,144 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,007,320 (руб 1,746,303) | руб 2,729,180 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (руб 98) | руб 56 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (руб 4,760) | руб 2,159 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 147% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (руб 1,239) | руб 251 | + 393% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (руб 1,481) | руб 549 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (руб 3,484) | руб 1,878 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (руб 777) | руб 347 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (руб 540) | руб 222 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (руб 361) | руб 181 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (руб 130) | руб 123 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (руб 109) | руб 128 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (руб 2,673) | руб 559 | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Japan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (руб 2,850) | руб 1,534 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (руб 2,254) | руб 654 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (руб 4,188) | руб 5,196 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (руб 4,802) | руб 3,180 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (руб 722) | руб 502 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (руб 318) | руб 192 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (руб 391) | руб 228 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (руб 29,998) | руб 51,956 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (руб 30) | руб 4.26 | + 611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (руб 5,534) | руб 3,278 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (руб 349) | руб 202 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,430 prices entered by 265 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 62% more expensive than in Russia
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