Cost of living in Japan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Japan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,035 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥840 (€5.21) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥618 (€3.83) | €3.91 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (€1.47) | €1.05 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥335 (€2.08) | €3.08 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥439 (€2.72) | €2.08 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,195 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥822 (€5.10) | €2.01 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥509 (€3.16) | €1.58 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥303 (€1.88) | €1.14 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,267 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥276 (€1.71) | €2.07 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥293 (€1.82) | €1.02 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Japan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (€2,266) | €1,492 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,136 (€1,224) | €1,016 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (€119) | €112 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥132,549 (€823) | €980 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥102,459 (€636) | €701 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (€52) | €78 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (€28) | €24 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (€463) | €325 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (€158) | €100 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (€17) | €12 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Japan | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,708 (€54) | €78 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (€32) | €35 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (€61) | €87 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (€76) | €88 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Japan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,007,320 (€18,669) | €26,376 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (€1.05) | €1.51 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (€51) | €28 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Japan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (€13) | €9 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€16) | €7 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€37) | €57 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (€8) | €4.09 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (€5.77) | €2.67 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (€3.86) | €3.18 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (€1.39) | €1.94 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (€1.16) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (€29) | €17 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Japan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (€24) | €16 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (€45) | €48 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (€51) | €51 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (€3.39) | €3.03 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (€4.18) | €4.82 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (€321) | €485 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.32) | €0.32 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (€59) | €53 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (€3.73) | €5.59 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 5% more expensive than in Spain
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