Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,061 (4,252 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥840 (3,363 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥483 (1,935 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (862 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥327 (1,309 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥609 (2,439 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 143% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,370 (5,487 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥659 (2,640 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥417 (1,672 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 157% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (1,206 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 101% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,501 (6,013 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥202 (807 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥161 (644 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 202% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥438,542 (1,756,868 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥211,978 (849,217 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 297% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 (86,231 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥251,239 (1,006,503 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥139,438 (558,611 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 460% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 (62,589 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,931 (15,749 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥44,204 (177,089 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,785 (47,214 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,003 (4,020 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,042 (8,182 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 58% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,522 (26,129 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,698 (18,822 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,563 (38,309 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,594 (46,447 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,001,360 (12,023,920 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥171 (687 Franc) | 708 Franc | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,271 (41,149 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,221 (16,910 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,297 (5,194 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (5,289 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 (17,002 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥727 (2,911 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 (2,591 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥422 (1,691 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥185 (741 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥212 (849 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,266 (17,090 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,672 (18,718 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,712 (14,870 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,360 (29,487 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,891 (39,627 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,303 (5,221 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥473 (1,896 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (2,247 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 218% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (205,193 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (210 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,588 (34,405 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥566 (2,268 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 213% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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