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 at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥1,000.00 | ¥1,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥5,750.00 | ¥5,750.00 | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥800.00 | ¥800.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥500.00 | ¥500.00 | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥600.00 | ¥600.00 | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥487.48 | ¥487.48 | 0.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥168.14 | ¥168.14 | 0.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥117.02 | ¥117.02 | 0.0 % |
Markets | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥227.29 | ¥227.29 | 0.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥204.21 | ¥204.21 | 0.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥352.57 | ¥352.57 | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥321.74 | ¥321.74 | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥785.62 | ¥785.62 | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥449.98 | ¥449.98 | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥1,273.57 | ¥1,273.57 | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥339.67 | ¥339.67 | 0.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥172.89 | ¥172.89 | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥302.39 | ¥302.39 | 0.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥313.29 | ¥313.29 | 0.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥192.86 | ¥192.86 | 0.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥185.62 | ¥185.62 | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥203.47 | ¥203.47 | 0.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥137.04 | ¥137.04 | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥1,300.00 | ¥1,300.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥306.36 | ¥306.36 | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥423.02 | ¥423.02 | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥620.00 | ¥620.00 | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥220.00 | ¥220.00 | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥8,170.00 | ¥8,170.00 | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥580.00 | ¥580.00 | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥804.67 | ¥804.67 | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥3,000.00 | ¥3,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥173.11 | ¥173.11 | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥3,434,000.00 | ¥3,434,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥2,489,742.16 | ¥2,489,742.16 | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥24,315.12 | ¥24,315.12 | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥3,876.40 | ¥3,876.40 | 0.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥5,206.82 | ¥5,206.82 | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥8,464.98 | ¥8,464.98 | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥3,010.91 | ¥3,010.91 | 0.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥2,000.00 | ¥2,000.00 | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥85,837.27 | ¥85,837.27 | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥1,825,885.00 | ¥1,825,885.00 | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥6,851.10 | ¥6,851.10 | 0.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥4,563.18 | ¥4,563.18 | 0.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥9,050.13 | ¥9,050.13 | 0.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥12,417.52 | ¥12,417.52 | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥85,703.86 | ¥85,703.86 | 0.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥58,247.01 | ¥58,247.01 | 0.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥199,580.16 | ¥199,580.16 | 0.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥111,787.23 | ¥111,787.23 | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥82,406.25 | ¥82,406.25 | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥43,805.46 | ¥43,805.46 | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Japan Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥308,304.66 | ¥308,304.66 | 0.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.03 | 2.03 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 8 May 2026 | 8 May 2026 | |
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