Cost of Living in Japan
Summary of cost of living in Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 71,948.9Kč (469,798.5¥), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 20,348.4Kč (132,867.2¥), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Japan is, on average, 24.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Japan is, on average, 62.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 153.15 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 765.74 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 122.52 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 76.57 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 91.89 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 73.43 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 24.35 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.98 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 128.46 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 31.46 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 44.37 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 49.07 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 120.38 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 68.66 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 193.12 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 53.21 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.03 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 47.37 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 47.75 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 28.23 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 26.30 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 30.37 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.44 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 183.78 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 47.10 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 64.06 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 91.89 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 33.69 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,289.00 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 91.89 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 110.91 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 520.70 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 100.66 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 511,822.00 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 392,426.07 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,910.90 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 595.74 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 779.42 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,311.93 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 335.36 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 290.98 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,625.65 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 295,622.31 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,071.83 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 708.95 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,381.28 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,918.15 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,703.53 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,276.14 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,737.15 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 18,004.70 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,101.85 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,220.70 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 47,464.56 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.82 |
Prices in Japan
This country had 4072 entries in the past 12 months by 520 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
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Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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