Cost of Living in Japan
Summary of cost of living in Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 262,208.0руб (470,321.1¥), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 74,145.3руб (132,994.0¥), 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 |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 557.51 руб | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,787.54 руб | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 446.01 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 278.75 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 334.51 руб | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 267.18 руб | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 88.83 руб | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 65.16 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 468.64 руб | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 114.59 руб | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 162.78 руб | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 178.43 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 438.23 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 249.87 руб | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 702.80 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 193.66 руб | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 94.74 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 172.45 руб | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 174.84 руб | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 102.70 руб | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 95.65 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 110.54 руб | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 74.72 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 669.01 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 172.02 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 233.19 руб | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 334.51 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 122.65 руб | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 4,692.36 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 334.51 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 403.75 руб | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,895.53 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 366.44 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,863,193.74 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,428,554.86 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 14,236.92 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,168.67 руб | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,837.33 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4,778.02 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,248.44 руб | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,059.27 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 27,735.10 руб | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,075,717.63 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,900.69 руб | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,587.72 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,025.72 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 6,982.49 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 49,702.41 руб | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 33,788.01 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 108,718.40 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 65,716.92 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 47,662.82 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 26,284.34 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 173,234.86 руб | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.82 |
Prices in Japan
This country had 4115 entries in the past 12 months by 529 different contributors.
Last update: 25 May 2025
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Last update: 25 May 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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