Cost of living in Japan compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Japan is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,019 (CHF 6) | CHF 27 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥764 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 16 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥514 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.81 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥319 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 4.50 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 4.33 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.27 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.33 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.87 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.35 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Japan is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (CHF 1,307) | CHF 3,527 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (CHF 660) | CHF 2,866 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (CHF 120) | CHF 205 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (CHF 1,121) | CHF 2,179 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (CHF 497) | CHF 1,557 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (CHF 168) | CHF 94 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (CHF 308) | CHF 305 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (CHF 93) | CHF 116 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (CHF 50) | CHF 111 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (CHF 29) | CHF 64 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (CHF 57) | CHF 118 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (CHF 67) | CHF 184 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (CHF 17,008) | CHF 36,492 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.84 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (CHF 58) | CHF 78 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (CHF 35) | CHF 211 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,706 (CHF 10) | CHF 5.94 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 4.15 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 4.35 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 4.98 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (CHF 25) | CHF 58 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (CHF 31) | CHF 71 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (CHF 24) | CHF 101 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (CHF 50) | CHF 125 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 5.21 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (CHF 305) | CHF 434 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 0.33 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,705 (CHF 51) | CHF 88 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,462 prices entered by 265 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland
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