Cost of Living Comparison Between Japan and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 47.7% higher than in Japan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 74.2% higher than in Japan | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 178.8% higher than in Japan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 154.4% higher than in Japan | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 20.0% higher than in Japan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 5.2% lower than in Japan | |
Restaurants | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
¥1,000.00 (€5.65) |
¥3,538.19 (€20.00) |
+253.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
¥5,000.00 (€28.26) |
¥14,152.75 (€80.00) |
+183.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
¥800.00 (€4.52) |
¥1,946.00 (€11.00) |
+143.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
¥500.00 (€2.83) |
¥1,061.46 (€6.00) |
+112.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
¥600.00 (€3.39) |
¥1,061.46 (€6.00) |
+76.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
¥495.88 (€2.80) |
¥704.68 (€3.98) |
+42.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
¥179.87 (€1.02) |
¥444.02 (€2.51) |
+146.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
¥121.00 (€0.68) |
¥343.04 (€1.94) |
+183.5 % |
Markets | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
¥231.31 (€1.31) |
¥249.39 (€1.41) |
+7.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
¥213.34 (€1.21) |
¥319.83 (€1.81) |
+49.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
¥345.66 (€1.95) |
¥136.98 (€0.77) |
-60.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
¥325.28 (€1.84) |
¥699.09 (€3.95) |
+114.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
¥838.88 (€4.74) |
¥815.80 (€4.61) |
-2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
¥444.38 (€2.51) |
¥828.44 (€4.68) |
+86.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
¥1,249.72 (€7.06) |
¥1,033.49 (€5.84) |
-17.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
¥344.16 (€1.95) |
¥221.11 (€1.25) |
-35.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
¥169.44 (€0.96) |
¥161.67 (€0.91) |
-4.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
¥302.96 (€1.71) |
¥227.33 (€1.29) |
-25.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
¥317.46 (€1.79) |
¥322.97 (€1.83) |
+1.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
¥195.85 (€1.11) |
¥151.44 (€0.86) |
-22.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
¥183.70 (€1.04) |
¥110.25 (€0.62) |
-40.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
¥204.58 (€1.16) |
¥216.14 (€1.22) |
+5.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
¥136.99 (€0.77) |
¥321.86 (€1.82) |
+135.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
¥1,200.00 (€6.78) |
¥2,122.91 (€12.00) |
+76.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
¥305.88 (€1.73) |
¥549.66 (€3.11) |
+79.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
¥406.24 (€2.30) |
¥593.94 (€3.36) |
+46.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
¥620.00 (€3.50) |
¥3,219.75 (€18.20) |
+419.3 % |
Transportation | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
¥220.00 (€1.24) |
¥353.82 (€2.00) |
+60.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
¥9,185.67 (€51.92) |
¥16,983.30 (€96.00) |
+84.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
¥595.00 (€3.36) |
¥884.55 (€5.00) |
+48.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
¥804.67 (€4.55) |
¥398.59 (€2.25) |
-50.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
¥3,200.00 (€18.09) |
¥5,307.28 (€30.00) |
+65.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
¥171.66 (€0.97) |
¥322.87 (€1.83) |
+88.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
¥3,434,000.00 (€19,411.06) |
¥6,161,754.68 (€34,830.00) |
+79.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
¥2,468,031.23 (€13,950.82) |
¥6,059,709.03 (€34,253.18) |
+145.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
¥24,327.46 (€137.51) |
¥39,036.42 (€220.66) |
+60.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
¥3,896.77 (€22.03) |
¥3,534.46 (€19.98) |
-9.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
¥5,214.89 (€29.48) |
¥8,337.97 (€47.13) |
+59.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
¥8,291.27 (€46.87) |
¥8,818.23 (€49.85) |
+6.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
¥2,871.19 (€16.23) |
¥3,278.38 (€18.53) |
+14.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
¥2,000.00 (€11.31) |
¥2,211.37 (€12.50) |
+10.6 % |
Childcare | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
¥85,318.65 (€482.27) |
¥174,851.81 (€988.37) |
+104.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
¥1,869,427.91 (€10,567.15) |
¥1,855,286.21 (€10,487.21) |
-0.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
¥7,256.10 (€41.02) |
¥15,587.75 (€88.11) |
+114.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
¥4,643.13 (€26.25) |
¥7,150.55 (€40.42) |
+54.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
¥9,657.23 (€54.59) |
¥16,580.99 (€93.73) |
+71.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
¥12,390.60 (€70.04) |
¥18,497.13 (€104.56) |
+49.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
¥88,349.56 (€499.41) |
¥278,580.72 (€1,574.71) |
+215.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
¥61,688.87 (€348.70) |
¥245,853.98 (€1,389.72) |
+298.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
¥210,732.37 (€1,191.19) |
¥442,788.45 (€2,502.91) |
+110.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
¥121,842.27 (€688.73) |
¥378,321.66 (€2,138.51) |
+210.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
¥79,393.93 (€448.78) |
¥72,951.46 (€412.37) |
-8.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
¥40,808.10 (€230.67) |
¥58,272.77 (€329.39) |
+42.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Japan Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
¥327,888.42 (€1,853.43) |
¥541,627.20 (€3,061.61) |
+65.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.13 | 4.17 | +96.1 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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