Cost of Living in Japan
Summary of cost of living in Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,074.7A$ (469,938.5¥), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,435.2A$ (132,900.5¥), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Japan is, on average, 23.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Japan is, on average, 61.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.80 A$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 53.99 A$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.64 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.40 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.48 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.18 A$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 A$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.26 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.08 A$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.22 A$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.15 A$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.46 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.49 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.84 A$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 13.61 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.75 A$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.34 A$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.37 A$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.99 A$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.85 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.14 A$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.45 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.96 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.33 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.52 A$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.48 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.38 A$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.89 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.48 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.82 A$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.72 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.10 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,089.26 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,670.49 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 275.76 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 42.01 A$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 54.96 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 92.25 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.65 A$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.52 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 537.22 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,836.18 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.55 A$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.92 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.35 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 135.25 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 962.71 A$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 654.46 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,105.83 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,272.91 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 923.21 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 509.12 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,350.23 A$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.82 |
Prices in Japan
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Last update: 24 May 2025
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Last update: 24 May 2025
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Japan
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida no Japão
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Giappone
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 FrançaisCoût de la Vie au Japon
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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Japón
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