| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥28.00 | Very Low | 491st/562 | 68th/126 | 12th/23 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥200.00 | Very Low | 467th/546 | 56th/123 | 11st/23 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥37.50 | Very Low | 356th/415 | 49th/104 | 6th/21 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥15.00 | Very Low | 441st/542 | 58th/110 | 7th/23 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥30.00 | Low | 303th/490 | 28th/99 | 4th/21 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥24.09 | Moderate | 303th/560 | 29th/125 | 3rd/23 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥5.12 | Very Low | 475th/558 | 57th/126 | 10th/23 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥3.00 | Very Low | 471st/561 | 48th/126 | 10th/23 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥13.48 | Very High | 79th/561 | 21st/124 | 9th/23 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥12.67 | Moderate | 266th/559 | 14th/124 | 7th/23 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥3.90 | Very Low | 472th/558 | 61st/126 | 10th/23 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥12.36 | Very Low | 478th/562 | 64th/125 | 15th/23 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥67.61 | Very High | 29th/544 | 5th/119 | 3rd/20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥10.77 | Very Low | 512th/552 | 82th/122 | 16th/21 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥27.10 | Very Low | 464th/544 | 73th/122 | 21st/23 |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥5.90 | Very Low | 451st/553 | 85th/123 | 18th/22 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥3.86 | Very Low | 476th/560 | 75th/125 | 17th/22 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥4.31 | Very Low | 457th/532 | 71st/121 | 17th/20 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥4.88 | Low | 433th/551 | 37th/122 | 11st/21 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥1.93 | Very Low | 490th/546 | 75th/122 | 20th/21 |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥3.74 | Low | 355th/543 | 34th/121 | 10th/22 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥6.40 | Low | 414th/532 | 51st/118 | 10th/21 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥3.83 | Very Low | 455th/548 | 61st/123 | 18th/23 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥70.00 | Moderate | 251st/531 | 52th/103 | 14th/20 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥7.22 | Very Low | 476th/522 | 88th/105 | 11st/22 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥14.80 | Low | 324th/480 | 69th/97 | 5th/19 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥30.00 | Low | 294th/402 | 42th/95 | 3rd/14 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥3.50 | Very Low | 405th/495 | 52th/109 | 12th/22 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥300.00 | ||||
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥11.10 | ||||
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥4.02 | Very Low | 314th/358 | 61st/96 | 13th/19 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥100.00 | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥8.16 | Low | 350th/563 | 38th/126 | 10th/23 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥129,900.00 | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥118,850.00 | Very Low | 512th/529 | 99th/113 | 12th/23 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥670.54 | Low | 403th/539 | 37th/121 | 5th/22 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥87.50 | Low | 389th/561 | 40th/125 | 10th/23 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥74.83 | Very Low | 495th/556 | 88th/124 | 18th/23 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥225.80 | Low | 425th/544 | 69th/118 | 17th/22 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥125.00 | Moderate | 234th/395 | 38th/100 | 7th/18 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥40.00 | Very Low | 398th/477 | 56th/112 | 17th/22 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥8,215.28 | High | 104th/410 | 8th/112 | 5th/20 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥145,125.00 | High | 95th/380 | 13th/97 | 7th/17 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥347.60 | Low | 384th/511 | 46th/116 | 9th/21 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥274.67 | Low | 290th/472 | 35th/111 | 3rd/21 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥559.80 | Low | 412th/528 | 60th/121 | 8th/23 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥579.80 | Low | 375th/477 | 51st/112 | 13th/20 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥3,035.00 | Very Low | 476th/557 | 69th/125 | 14th/23 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥1,292.50 | Very Low | 508th/553 | 87th/125 | 19th/23 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥7,044.00 | Low | 427th/551 | 56th/123 | 15th/23 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥4,032.00 | Very Low | 454th/551 | 61st/122 | 14th/23 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥3,357.66 | High | 164th/507 | 24th/111 | 14th/23 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥1,719.99 | Moderate | 223th/501 | 23th/110 | 14th/23 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥9,164.66 | Low | 355th/557 | 36th/124 | 14th/23 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.53 | Very Low | 443th/521 | 93th/113 | 5th/23 |