Cost of Living in Japan
Summary of cost of living in Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,013.1 (¥478,323.0), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $834.1 (¥132,417.1), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Japan is, on average, 31.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Japan is, on average, 60.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥1,000.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥5,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥800.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥500.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥600.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥501.75 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥179.70 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥121.51 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥231.17 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥212.60 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥342.48 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥324.52 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥838.88 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥445.60 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥1,245.70 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥340.76 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥169.08 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥300.17 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥311.91 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥192.52 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥182.97 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥205.53 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥138.04 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥1,300.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥305.14 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥410.76 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥620.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥220.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥9,900.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥580.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥752.03 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥3,789.47 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥171.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥3,434,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥2,464,345.38 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥24,722.03 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥3,915.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥5,227.96 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥8,274.37 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥2,569.06 | |
| Swimming Pool (Indoor, Adult Admission, Single Visit) | ¥575.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥2,000.00 | |
| Netflix Premium or Equivalent (4K Video Streaming, Ad-Free, Monthly) | ¥2,290.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥106,927.55 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥3,125,502.24 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥7,265.24 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥4,673.42 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥9,658.74 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥12,635.47 | |
Personal Care and Household Services | Edit |
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| Men's Haircut (Standard Barbershop) | ¥4,400.00 | |
| Women's Haircut (Wash and Basic Cut) | ¥5,500.00 | |
| Household Cleaning Service (Per Hour) | ¥4,415.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥93,879.18 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥63,818.23 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥210,772.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥119,039.23 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥80,781.32 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥44,694.07 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥331,288.44 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.13 | |
| Restaurant Prices in JapanDish and drink prices from restaurants' online menus | ||
| Supermarket Prices in JapanEveryday product prices from supermarkets' online catalogs | ||
Prices in Japan
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Cost of Living in 佐賀県
Cost of Living in 兵庫県
Cost of Living in 北海道
Cost of Living in 千葉県
Cost of Living in 和歌山県
Cost of Living in 埼玉県
Cost of Living in 大分県
Cost of Living in 大阪府
Cost of Living in 奈良県
Cost of Living in 宮城県
Cost of Living in 宮崎県
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Cost of Living in 山口県
Cost of Living in 山形県
Cost of Living in 山梨県
Cost of Living in 岐阜県
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Cost of Living in 新潟県
Cost of Living in 栃木県
Cost of Living in 沖縄県
Cost of Living in 滋賀県
Cost of Living in 熊本県
Cost of Living in 石川県
Cost of Living in 神奈川県
Cost of Living in 福井県
Cost of Living in 福岡県
Cost of Living in 福島県
Cost of Living in 秋田県
Cost of Living in 群馬県
Cost of Living in 茨城県
Cost of Living in 長崎県
Cost of Living in 長野県
Cost of Living in 青森県
Cost of Living in 静岡県
Cost of Living in 香川県
Cost of Living in 高知県
Cost of Living in 鳥取県
Cost of Living in 鹿児島県
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