Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Japan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Japan is 31.0% higher than in Russia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Japan is 28.2% higher than in Russia | |
| Rent Prices in Japan are 17.7% higher than in Russia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Japan are 12.5% lower than in Russia | |
| Groceries Prices in Japan are 58.9% higher than in Russia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 88.5% higher than in Russia | |
Restaurants | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
800.00 руб (1,601.51 ¥) |
499.53 руб (1,000.00 ¥) |
-37.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
3,000.00 руб (6,005.66 ¥) |
2,622.53 руб (5,250.00 ¥) |
-12.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
500.00 руб (1,000.94 ¥) |
399.62 руб (800.00 ¥) |
-20.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
150.00 руб (300.28 ¥) |
249.76 руб (500.00 ¥) |
+66.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
200.00 руб (400.38 ¥) |
299.72 руб (600.00 ¥) |
+49.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
202.42 руб (405.23 ¥) |
242.46 руб (485.37 ¥) |
+19.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
91.85 руб (183.88 ¥) |
83.33 руб (166.82 ¥) |
-9.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
42.17 руб (84.41 ¥) |
57.94 руб (116.00 ¥) |
+37.4 % |
Markets | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
93.69 руб (187.56 ¥) |
112.78 руб (225.76 ¥) |
+20.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
51.85 руб (103.79 ¥) |
100.45 руб (201.08 ¥) |
+93.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
52.89 руб (105.88 ¥) |
167.11 руб (334.53 ¥) |
+215.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
134.37 руб (268.99 ¥) |
161.20 руб (322.71 ¥) |
+20.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
402.18 руб (805.12 ¥) |
391.67 руб (784.09 ¥) |
-2.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
188.63 руб (377.62 ¥) |
227.52 руб (455.47 ¥) |
+20.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
357.61 руб (715.89 ¥) |
638.83 руб (1,278.86 ¥) |
+78.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
65.40 руб (130.93 ¥) |
174.78 руб (349.89 ¥) |
+167.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
66.80 руб (133.72 ¥) |
88.14 руб (176.44 ¥) |
+31.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
71.73 руб (143.59 ¥) |
152.79 руб (305.87 ¥) |
+113.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
101.22 руб (202.64 ¥) |
154.76 руб (309.81 ¥) |
+52.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
29.82 руб (59.70 ¥) |
94.64 руб (189.46 ¥) |
+217.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
24.39 руб (48.83 ¥) |
92.30 руб (184.77 ¥) |
+278.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
106.60 руб (213.40 ¥) |
100.33 руб (200.84 ¥) |
-5.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
57.37 руб (114.85 ¥) |
67.50 руб (135.12 ¥) |
+17.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
600.00 руб (1,201.13 ¥) |
699.34 руб (1,400.00 ¥) |
+16.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
82.66 руб (165.47 ¥) |
155.32 руб (310.94 ¥) |
+87.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
160.58 руб (321.46 ¥) |
205.15 руб (410.68 ¥) |
+27.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
250.00 руб (500.47 ¥) |
309.71 руб (620.00 ¥) |
+23.9 % |
Transportation | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 руб (80.08 ¥) |
112.39 руб (225.00 ¥) |
+181.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
2,040.00 руб (4,083.85 ¥) |
4,121.94 руб (8,251.67 ¥) |
+102.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
170.00 руб (340.32 ¥) |
292.22 руб (585.00 ¥) |
+71.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
56.33 руб (112.76 ¥) |
389.90 руб (780.53 ¥) |
+592.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
500.00 руб (1,000.94 ¥) |
1,548.49 руб (3,099.90 ¥) |
+209.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
62.69 руб (125.50 ¥) |
86.86 руб (173.89 ¥) |
+38.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
3,000,000.00 руб (6,005,661.32 ¥) |
1,715,381.45 руб (3,434,000.00 ¥) |
-42.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,780,338.19 руб (5,565,923.18 ¥) |
1,220,693.45 руб (2,443,690.48 ¥) |
-56.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
9,684.89 руб (19,388.06 ¥) |
12,425.59 руб (24,874.63 ¥) |
+28.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
516.48 руб (1,033.93 ¥) |
1,943.27 руб (3,890.20 ¥) |
+276.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
647.12 руб (1,295.45 ¥) |
2,583.29 руб (5,171.46 ¥) |
+299.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
3,175.89 руб (6,357.78 ¥) |
4,267.63 руб (8,543.31 ¥) |
+34.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
1,682.30 руб (3,367.77 ¥) |
1,484.31 руб (2,971.43 ¥) |
-11.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
450.00 руб (900.85 ¥) |
949.10 руб (1,900.00 ¥) |
+110.9 % |
Childcare | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
28,946.08 руб (57,946.77 ¥) |
41,795.00 руб (83,668.88 ¥) |
+44.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
807,439.60 руб (1,616,402.91 ¥) |
959,902.17 руб (1,921,615.78 ¥) |
+18.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
5,679.95 руб (11,370.61 ¥) |
3,383.55 руб (6,773.48 ¥) |
-40.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
3,608.23 руб (7,223.26 ¥) |
2,284.31 руб (4,572.93 ¥) |
-36.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
8,968.81 руб (17,954.54 ¥) |
4,475.69 руб (8,959.83 ¥) |
-50.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
8,307.82 руб (16,631.32 ¥) |
6,396.31 руб (12,804.70 ¥) |
-23.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
41,178.46 руб (82,434.62 ¥) |
43,268.40 руб (86,618.45 ¥) |
+5.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
28,638.92 руб (57,331.88 ¥) |
28,766.69 руб (57,587.67 ¥) |
+0.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
74,825.27 руб (149,791.75 ¥) |
100,965.47 руб (202,121.47 ¥) |
+34.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
51,948.14 руб (103,994.32 ¥) |
58,403.77 руб (116,917.76 ¥) |
+12.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
17,986.88 руб (36,007.70 ¥) |
44,507.05 руб (89,098.09 ¥) |
+147.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
12,729.44 руб (25,482.90 ¥) |
22,473.16 руб (44,988.73 ¥) |
+76.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
64,479.24 руб (129,080.15 ¥) |
155,770.53 руб (311,835.02 ¥) |
+141.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.44 | 1.97 | -89.3 % |
| Last update: | 14 February 2026 | 15 February 2026 | |
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