Cost of Living in Japan
Summary of cost of living in Japan:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 107,989.0฿ (451,977.3¥) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 30,585.6฿ (128,013.1¥) without rent.
- Cost of living in Japan is, on average, 32.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Japan is, on average, 67.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 238.93 ฿ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,433.55 ฿ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 179.19 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 107.52 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 143.36 ฿ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 105.69 ฿ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 37.16 ฿ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 26.82 ฿ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 193.19 ฿ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 49.29 ฿ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 58.02 ฿ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 77.94 ฿ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 182.41 ฿ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 100.13 ฿ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 261.30 ฿ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 75.94 ฿ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 36.63 ฿ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 66.37 ฿ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 69.55 ฿ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 41.94 ฿ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 36.59 ฿ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.40 ฿ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.49 ฿ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 238.93 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 71.82 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 96.36 ฿ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 143.36 ฿ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 52.56 ฿ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,911.41 ฿ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 138.58 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 157.65 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 860.13 ฿ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 153.97 ฿ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 798,489.99 ฿ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 592,598.57 ฿ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,869.24 ฿ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 931.50 ฿ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,191.81 ฿ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,990.08 ฿ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 604.01 ฿ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 430.07 ฿ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 12,442.09 ฿ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 457,696.85 ฿ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,515.32 ฿ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,085.50 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,043.74 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,877.17 ฿ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 20,306.28 ฿ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 13,474.47 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,949.75 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 26,995.69 ฿ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,150.83 ฿ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,871.45 ฿ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 78,209.39 ฿ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.77 |
Prices in Japan
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Last update: May 2024
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Last update: May 2024
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