| JPY |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
¥998
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
¥725
|
($4.93)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
¥549
|
($3.73)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
¥203
|
($1.38)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
¥320
|
($2.18)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
¥625
|
($4.25)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
¥1,006
|
($7)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
¥930
|
($6)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
¥576
|
($3.92)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
¥293
|
($1.99)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
¥1,206
|
($8)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
¥209
|
($1.42)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
¥204
|
($1.38)
|
|
|
| JPY |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
¥353,722
|
($2,405)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
¥186,312
|
($1,267)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
¥25,188
|
($171)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
¥176,914
|
($1,203)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
¥96,070
|
($653)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
¥16,946
|
($115)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
¥4,365
|
($30)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
¥41,995
|
($286)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
¥9,239
|
($63)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
¥970
|
($7)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
¥2,042
|
($14)
|
|
|
| JPY |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
¥6,126
|
($42)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
¥5,407
|
($37)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
¥9,304
|
($63)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
¥13,884
|
($94)
|
| JPY |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
¥2,751,210
|
($18,708)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
¥170
|
($1.16)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
¥10,047
|
($68)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
¥4,040
|
($27)
|
|
|
| JPY |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
¥1,787
|
($12)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
¥1,320
|
($9)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
¥4,244
|
($29)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
¥759
|
($5.16)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
¥601
|
($4.08)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
¥584
|
($3.97)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
¥187
|
($1.27)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
¥194
|
($1.32)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
¥3,414
|
($23)
|
| JPY |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
¥4,513
|
($31)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
¥3,600
|
($24)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
¥11,996
|
($82)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
¥6,418
|
($44)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
¥1,198
|
($8)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
¥469
|
($3.19)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
¥580
|
($3.94)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
¥51,220
|
($348)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
¥52
|
($0.36)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
¥9,309
|
($63)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
¥589
|
($4.00)
|
