Cost of Living Comparison Between Japan and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 43.9% higher than in Japan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 48.2% higher than in Japan | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 66.0% higher than in Japan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 115.5% higher than in Japan | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 13.9% higher than in Japan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 19.1% higher than in Japan | |
Restaurants | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
1,000.00 ¥ (5.41 €) |
2,773.60 ¥ (15.00 €) |
+177.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
5,500.00 ¥ (29.74 €) |
12,018.93 ¥ (65.00 €) |
+118.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
800.00 ¥ (4.33 €) |
1,849.07 ¥ (10.00 €) |
+131.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
500.00 ¥ (2.70 €) |
832.08 ¥ (4.50 €) |
+66.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
600.00 ¥ (3.24 €) |
739.63 ¥ (4.00 €) |
+23.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
485.01 ¥ (2.62 €) |
659.12 ¥ (3.56 €) |
+35.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
165.19 ¥ (0.89 €) |
553.03 ¥ (2.99 €) |
+234.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
116.64 ¥ (0.63 €) |
482.85 ¥ (2.61 €) |
+314.0 % |
Markets | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
225.94 ¥ (1.22 €) |
206.81 ¥ (1.12 €) |
-8.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
201.44 ¥ (1.09 €) |
320.93 ¥ (1.74 €) |
+59.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
331.41 ¥ (1.79 €) |
252.46 ¥ (1.37 €) |
-23.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
323.75 ¥ (1.75 €) |
611.88 ¥ (3.31 €) |
+89.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
782.23 ¥ (4.23 €) |
1,078.49 ¥ (5.83 €) |
+37.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
459.59 ¥ (2.49 €) |
924.04 ¥ (5.00 €) |
+101.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1,288.57 ¥ (6.97 €) |
1,500.83 ¥ (8.12 €) |
+16.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
349.48 ¥ (1.89 €) |
245.18 ¥ (1.33 €) |
-29.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
173.17 ¥ (0.94 €) |
143.50 ¥ (0.78 €) |
-17.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
303.53 ¥ (1.64 €) |
165.58 ¥ (0.90 €) |
-45.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
317.32 ¥ (1.72 €) |
350.86 ¥ (1.90 €) |
+10.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
187.77 ¥ (1.02 €) |
112.95 ¥ (0.61 €) |
-39.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
181.81 ¥ (0.98 €) |
104.69 ¥ (0.57 €) |
-42.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
199.58 ¥ (1.08 €) |
290.45 ¥ (1.57 €) |
+45.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
135.28 ¥ (0.73 €) |
177.46 ¥ (0.96 €) |
+31.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,350.00 ¥ (7.30 €) |
1,107.59 ¥ (5.99 €) |
-18.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
311.68 ¥ (1.69 €) |
171.57 ¥ (0.93 €) |
-45.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
414.88 ¥ (2.24 €) |
250.42 ¥ (1.35 €) |
-39.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
620.00 ¥ (3.35 €) |
1,608.69 ¥ (8.70 €) |
+159.5 % |
Transportation | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
227.50 ¥ (1.23 €) |
591.70 ¥ (3.20 €) |
+160.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
8,085.00 ¥ (43.72 €) |
10,724.59 ¥ (58.00 €) |
+32.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
590.00 ¥ (3.19 €) |
887.55 ¥ (4.80 €) |
+50.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
748.35 ¥ (4.05 €) |
743.95 ¥ (4.02 €) |
-0.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
3,199.80 ¥ (17.30 €) |
6,471.73 ¥ (35.00 €) |
+102.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
173.59 ¥ (0.94 €) |
315.69 ¥ (1.71 €) |
+81.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
3,434,000.00 ¥ (18,571.53 €) |
5,435,331.42 ¥ (29,395.00 €) |
+58.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,455,235.64 ¥ (13,278.24 €) |
6,310,494.23 ¥ (34,128.00 €) |
+157.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
24,953.69 ¥ (134.95 €) |
56,521.01 ¥ (305.67 €) |
+126.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
3,871.56 ¥ (20.94 €) |
4,315.19 ¥ (23.34 €) |
+11.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
5,131.27 ¥ (27.75 €) |
7,964.13 ¥ (43.07 €) |
+55.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
8,517.52 ¥ (46.06 €) |
6,601.09 ¥ (35.70 €) |
-22.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
2,985.72 ¥ (16.15 €) |
4,480.43 ¥ (24.23 €) |
+50.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
1,900.00 ¥ (10.28 €) |
2,403.79 ¥ (13.00 €) |
+26.5 % |
Childcare | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
82,313.98 ¥ (445.17 €) |
95,081.84 ¥ (514.22 €) |
+15.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
1,878,679.07 ¥ (10,160.15 €) |
2,803,460.03 ¥ (15,161.49 €) |
+49.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
6,830.37 ¥ (36.94 €) |
14,574.67 ¥ (78.82 €) |
+113.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
4,525.94 ¥ (24.48 €) |
6,952.03 ¥ (37.60 €) |
+53.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
8,939.55 ¥ (48.35 €) |
16,290.73 ¥ (88.10 €) |
+82.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
12,825.99 ¥ (69.36 €) |
20,789.96 ¥ (112.43 €) |
+62.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
88,413.67 ¥ (478.15 €) |
153,205.40 ¥ (828.56 €) |
+73.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
57,847.17 ¥ (312.85 €) |
117,584.08 ¥ (635.91 €) |
+103.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
200,855.56 ¥ (1,086.25 €) |
285,359.75 ¥ (1,543.26 €) |
+42.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
119,393.36 ¥ (645.70 €) |
218,401.90 ¥ (1,181.15 €) |
+82.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
89,647.18 ¥ (484.82 €) |
93,255.53 ¥ (504.34 €) |
+4.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
46,024.47 ¥ (248.91 €) |
62,639.65 ¥ (338.76 €) |
+36.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Japan Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
311,419.32 ¥ (1,684.20 €) |
549,605.12 ¥ (2,972.34 €) |
+76.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.79 | 3.95 | +120.8 % |
| Last update: | 20 January 2026 | 20 January 2026 | |
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