Cost of Living Comparison Between Japan and Japan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Japan is 0.0% higher than in Japan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Japan is 0.0% higher than in Japan | |
| Rent Prices in Japan are 0.0% higher than in Japan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Japan are 0.0% higher than in Japan | |
| Groceries Prices in Japan are 0.0% higher than in Japan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 0.0% higher than in Japan | |
Restaurants | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 5,000.00 ¥ | 5,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 476.90 ¥ | 476.90 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 157.56 ¥ | 157.56 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 117.00 ¥ | 117.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Markets | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 838.10 ¥ | 838.10 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 204.55 ¥ | 204.55 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 277.38 ¥ | 277.38 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 319.65 ¥ | 319.65 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 775.20 ¥ | 775.20 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 443.38 ¥ | 443.38 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,261.93 ¥ | 1,261.93 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 342.30 ¥ | 342.30 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 168.25 ¥ | 168.25 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 310.20 ¥ | 310.20 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 316.79 ¥ | 316.79 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 182.07 ¥ | 182.07 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 166.88 ¥ | 166.88 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 198.10 ¥ | 198.10 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 132.81 ¥ | 132.81 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,200.00 ¥ | 1,200.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 309.30 ¥ | 309.30 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 423.66 ¥ | 423.66 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 220.00 ¥ | 220.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8,000.00 ¥ | 8,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 708.11 ¥ | 708.11 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,400.00 ¥ | 3,400.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 656.64 ¥ | 656.64 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,583,855.05 ¥ | 2,583,855.05 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 25,789.57 ¥ | 25,789.57 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,870.02 ¥ | 3,870.02 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,063.38 ¥ | 5,063.38 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8,560.70 ¥ | 8,560.70 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,275.25 ¥ | 2,275.25 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,900.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 54,225.52 ¥ | 54,225.52 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,967,318.45 ¥ | 1,967,318.45 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,825.22 ¥ | 6,825.22 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,549.71 ¥ | 4,549.71 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,910.49 ¥ | 8,910.49 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 12,225.44 ¥ | 12,225.44 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 87,631.56 ¥ | 87,631.56 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 59,754.43 ¥ | 59,754.43 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 194,873.54 ¥ | 194,873.54 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 116,873.32 ¥ | 116,873.32 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 86,576.51 ¥ | 86,576.51 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 49,149.03 ¥ | 49,149.03 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 313,544.26 ¥ | 313,544.26 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.82 | 1.82 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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