Cost of Living in Japan

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Summary of cost of living in Japan:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 12,363.2zł (470,322.7¥), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,496.0zł (132,994.5¥), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Japan is, on average, 23.0% lower than in United States.
Rent in Japan is, on average, 61.8% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	26.29 zł	16.56-39.43
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	131.43 zł	94.63-315.44
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	21.03 zł	18.40-23.66
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	13.14 zł	6.57-21.03
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	15.77 zł	9.20-26.29
Cappuccino (regular)	12.60 zł	5.78-18.74
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	4.19 zł	2.89-7.89
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.07 zł	2.63-5.26
Markets	Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	22.10 zł	16.72-29.06
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	5.40 zł	3.10-9.54
Rice (white), (1 lb)	7.68 zł	3.58-11.92
Eggs (regular) (12)	8.41 zł	6.09-11.04
Local Cheese (1 lb)	20.66 zł	9.54-47.69
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	11.78 zł	5.96-17.89
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	33.14 zł	17.89-59.62
Apples (1 lb)	9.13 zł	4.51-17.89
Banana (1 lb)	4.47 zł	2.38-9.54
Oranges (1 lb)	8.13 zł	2.98-17.89
Tomato (1 lb)	8.24 zł	3.58-17.89
Potato (1 lb)	4.84 zł	2.38-8.35
Onion (1 lb)	4.51 zł	2.38-9.30
Lettuce (1 head)	5.21 zł	2.76-7.89
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	3.52 zł	2.10-5.26
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	31.54 zł	18.40-65.72
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	8.11 zł	5.26-11.83
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	11.00 zł	6.57-15.77
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	15.77 zł	13.67-18.40
Transportation	Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	5.78 zł	4.73-10.51
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	221.25 zł	131.43-446.87
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	15.77 zł	13.14-19.98
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	19.04 zł	12.69-29.61
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	89.37 zł	67.29-131.43
Gasoline (1 gallon)	17.28 zł	15.92-18.11
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	87,850.24 zł	86,746.20-91,977.26
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	67,356.86 zł	64,402.48-78,860.18
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	671.28 zł	394.30-1,209.19
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	102.25 zł	52.57-172.34
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	133.78 zł	105.15-189.26
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	225.29 zł	131.43-315.44
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	58.86 zł	26.29-78.86
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	49.94 zł	39.43-65.72
Childcare	Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,307.72 zł	736.03-2,628.67
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	50,720.46 zł	31,544.07-78,860.18
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	183.92 zł	78.86-276.01
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	122.01 zł	52.57-210.29
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	236.96 zł	131.43-328.58
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	329.23 zł	131.43-525.73
Rent Per Month	Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,343.49 zł	1,577.20-5,257.35
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,593.12 zł	1,051.47-2,628.67
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	5,126.11 zł	2,628.67-13,143.36
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	3,098.58 zł	1,840.07-6,834.55
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2,247.32 zł	976.84-4,322.51
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,239.32 zł	610.52-2,295.57
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	8,155.31 zł
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	1.82	1.00-2.28

Prices in Japan

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Last update: 24 May 2025
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