Cost of living in Hiroshima, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Hiroshima

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥425,150
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥186,549
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Hiroshima
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥1,463
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥843
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥1,034
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥235
12 eggs, large ¥265
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥300
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥600
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥300
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥289
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥201
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,000
2 liters of coca-cola ¥208
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥393
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥140,076
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥71,461
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥16,719
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥118,822
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥58,686
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥12,785
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥6,366
40” flat screen tv ¥200,000
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥50,000
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥1,060
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥1,000
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥5,403
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥5,466
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥6,764
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥7,500
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥3,500,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥163
Monthly ticket public transport ¥6,426
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥5,042
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,650
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥2,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥313
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) -
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥150
Tube of toothpaste ¥500
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥1,290
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥3,267
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,758
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥6,000
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥4,622
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥800
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥451
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥583
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥9,438
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥440
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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