JPY |
USD |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
¥1,048
|
($8)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
¥746
|
($5.48)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
¥545
|
($4.00)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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¥194
|
($1.42)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
¥269
|
($1.98)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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¥735
|
($5.40)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
¥1,016
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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¥1,002
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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¥589
|
($4.33)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
¥285
|
($2.09)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
¥1,269
|
($9)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
¥225
|
($1.65)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
¥226
|
($1.66)
|
|
JPY |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
¥339,357
|
($2,493)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
¥189,873
|
($1,395)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
¥27,545
|
($202)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
¥164,072
|
($1,205)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
¥89,954
|
($661)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
¥13,780
|
($101)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
¥4,478
|
($33)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
¥39,786
|
($292)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
¥11,013
|
($81)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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¥595
|
($4.37)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
¥2,202
|
($16)
|
|
JPY |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
¥6,616
|
($49)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
¥5,455
|
($40)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
¥7,230
|
($53)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
¥14,373
|
($106)
|
JPY |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
¥2,666,400
|
($19,590)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
¥165
|
($1.21)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
¥10,551
|
($78)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
¥3,977
|
($29)
|
|
JPY |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
¥1,098
|
($8)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
¥1,409
|
($10)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
¥4,910
|
($36)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
¥613
|
($4.50)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
¥540
|
($3.97)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
¥440
|
($3.23)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
¥171
|
($1.26)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
¥211
|
($1.55)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
¥4,154
|
($31)
|
JPY |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
¥3,620
|
($27)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
¥3,512
|
($26)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
¥11,904
|
($87)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
¥6,030
|
($44)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
¥1,068
|
($8)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
¥481
|
($3.53)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
¥584
|
($4.29)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
¥43,664
|
($321)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
¥49
|
($0.36)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
¥10,680
|
($78)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
¥537
|
($3.94)
|