Cost of Living Comparison Between Japan and Germany 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 41.5% higher than in Japan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 48.4% higher than in Japan | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 77.9% higher than in Japan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 117.2% higher than in Japan | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 12.2% higher than in Japan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 16.5% higher than in Japan | |
Restaurants | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
1,000.00 ¥ (5.52 €) |
2,716.46 ¥ (15.00 €) |
+171.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
5,000.00 ¥ (27.61 €) |
11,771.32 ¥ (65.00 €) |
+135.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
800.00 ¥ (4.42 €) |
1,810.97 ¥ (10.00 €) |
+126.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
500.00 ¥ (2.76 €) |
814.94 ¥ (4.50 €) |
+63.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
600.00 ¥ (3.31 €) |
724.39 ¥ (4.00 €) |
+20.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
481.47 ¥ (2.66 €) |
643.60 ¥ (3.55 €) |
+33.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
163.74 ¥ (0.90 €) |
535.07 ¥ (2.95 €) |
+226.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
117.02 ¥ (0.65 €) |
470.04 ¥ (2.60 €) |
+301.7 % |
Markets | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
222.68 ¥ (1.23 €) |
202.96 ¥ (1.12 €) |
-8.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
197.76 ¥ (1.09 €) |
314.33 ¥ (1.74 €) |
+58.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
320.06 ¥ (1.77 €) |
244.86 ¥ (1.35 €) |
-23.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
322.89 ¥ (1.78 €) |
600.47 ¥ (3.32 €) |
+86.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
786.24 ¥ (4.34 €) |
1,056.91 ¥ (5.84 €) |
+34.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
456.70 ¥ (2.52 €) |
906.17 ¥ (5.00 €) |
+98.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1,280.30 ¥ (7.07 €) |
1,452.96 ¥ (8.02 €) |
+13.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
344.10 ¥ (1.90 €) |
238.65 ¥ (1.32 €) |
-30.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
173.89 ¥ (0.96 €) |
140.04 ¥ (0.77 €) |
-19.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
307.25 ¥ (1.70 €) |
162.72 ¥ (0.90 €) |
-47.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
312.88 ¥ (1.73 €) |
342.81 ¥ (1.89 €) |
+9.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
186.85 ¥ (1.03 €) |
111.35 ¥ (0.61 €) |
-40.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
178.43 ¥ (0.99 €) |
104.41 ¥ (0.58 €) |
-41.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
200.53 ¥ (1.11 €) |
285.46 ¥ (1.58 €) |
+42.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
134.22 ¥ (0.74 €) |
171.68 ¥ (0.95 €) |
+27.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,200.00 ¥ (6.63 €) |
1,084.77 ¥ (5.99 €) |
-9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
313.68 ¥ (1.73 €) |
168.35 ¥ (0.93 €) |
-46.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
416.52 ¥ (2.30 €) |
246.99 ¥ (1.36 €) |
-40.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
620.00 ¥ (3.42 €) |
1,575.55 ¥ (8.70 €) |
+154.1 % |
Transportation | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
220.00 ¥ (1.21 €) |
579.51 ¥ (3.20 €) |
+163.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
8,971.50 ¥ (49.54 €) |
10,503.64 ¥ (58.00 €) |
+17.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
600.00 ¥ (3.31 €) |
887.38 ¥ (4.90 €) |
+47.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
788.58 ¥ (4.35 €) |
728.62 ¥ (4.02 €) |
-7.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
3,400.00 ¥ (18.77 €) |
5,976.21 ¥ (33.00 €) |
+75.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
173.86 ¥ (0.96 €) |
309.45 ¥ (1.71 €) |
+78.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
3,342,000.00 ¥ (18,454.18 €) |
4,922,221.73 ¥ (27,180.00 €) |
+47.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,488,533.20 ¥ (13,741.42 €) |
6,077,032.09 ¥ (33,556.74 €) |
+144.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
24,992.77 ¥ (138.01 €) |
54,887.27 ¥ (303.08 €) |
+119.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
3,891.58 ¥ (21.49 €) |
4,226.57 ¥ (23.34 €) |
+8.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
5,120.25 ¥ (28.27 €) |
7,827.92 ¥ (43.22 €) |
+52.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
8,487.47 ¥ (46.87 €) |
6,414.10 ¥ (35.42 €) |
-24.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
2,461.40 ¥ (13.59 €) |
4,015.25 ¥ (22.17 €) |
+63.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
1,900.00 ¥ (10.49 €) |
2,173.17 ¥ (12.00 €) |
+14.4 % |
Childcare | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
63,589.91 ¥ (351.14 €) |
76,012.85 ¥ (419.74 €) |
+19.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
1,941,485.20 ¥ (10,720.68 €) |
2,626,565.28 ¥ (14,503.62 €) |
+35.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
7,034.31 ¥ (38.84 €) |
14,579.34 ¥ (80.51 €) |
+107.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
4,861.00 ¥ (26.84 €) |
6,904.97 ¥ (38.13 €) |
+42.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
9,175.21 ¥ (50.66 €) |
16,029.35 ¥ (88.51 €) |
+74.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
13,044.18 ¥ (72.03 €) |
20,680.78 ¥ (114.20 €) |
+58.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
86,801.62 ¥ (479.31 €) |
157,168.88 ¥ (867.87 €) |
+81.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
57,200.90 ¥ (315.86 €) |
120,577.21 ¥ (665.81 €) |
+110.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
184,441.86 ¥ (1,018.47 €) |
293,371.34 ¥ (1,619.97 €) |
+59.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
119,573.46 ¥ (660.27 €) |
225,774.68 ¥ (1,246.70 €) |
+88.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
86,016.11 ¥ (474.97 €) |
91,511.78 ¥ (505.32 €) |
+6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
46,724.24 ¥ (258.01 €) |
71,526.28 ¥ (394.96 €) |
+53.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310,316.49 ¥ (1,713.54 €) |
536,527.66 ¥ (2,962.65 €) |
+72.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.78 | 3.96 | +122.3 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 29 November 2025 | |
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