Cost of Living in Japan
Summary of cost of living in Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 71,699.7Kč (470,144.3¥), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 20,280.3Kč (132,980.6¥), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Japan is, on average, 23.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Japan is, on average, 62.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 152.51 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 762.53 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 122.00 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 76.25 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 91.50 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 73.24 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 24.33 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.88 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 128.13 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 31.47 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 44.40 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 48.80 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 120.13 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 68.13 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 193.64 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 52.26 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.78 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 46.85 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 47.55 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 27.99 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 25.88 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 30.33 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.44 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 183.01 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 47.06 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 63.79 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 91.50 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 33.55 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,283.59 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 91.50 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 110.45 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 518.52 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 100.24 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 509,674.11 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 390,779.24 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,894.49 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 593.24 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 776.15 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,307.02 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 341.51 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 289.76 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,590.14 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 294,307.99 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,067.26 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 708.43 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,375.20 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,910.23 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,643.49 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,289.30 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,892.68 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 17,995.14 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,042.31 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,191.04 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 47,821.25 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.82 |
Prices in Japan
This country had 4149 entries in the past 12 months by 533 different contributors.
Last update: 1 June 2025
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Last update: 1 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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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