Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tandil, Argentina

Currency:
Food | + 337% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 337% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (ARS $789) | ARS $210 | + 276% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (ARS $592) | ARS $235 | + 152% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (ARS $374) | ARS $87 | + 330% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (ARS $169) | ARS $50 | + 235% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥264 (ARS $220) | ARS $74 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (ARS $555) | ARS $62 | + 795% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (ARS $722) | ARS $229 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (ARS $674) | ARS $49 | + 1279% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (ARS $320) | ARS $27 | + 1085% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (ARS $268) | ARS $74 | + 264% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (ARS $1,125) | ARS $263 | + 329% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (ARS $173) | ARS $96 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (ARS $214) | ARS $30 | + 613% | |
Housing | + 518% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 518% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (ARS $278,333) | ARS $25,397 | + 996% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (ARS $152,911) | ARS $12,835 | + 1091% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (ARS $18,289) | ARS $2,345 | + 680% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (ARS $135,131) | ARS $25,459 | + 431% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (ARS $76,401) | ARS $9,504 | + 704% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (ARS $8,930) | ARS $3,233 | + 176% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (ARS $2,650) | ARS $878 | + 202% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (ARS $35,499) | ARS $15,763 | + 125% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (ARS $8,033) | ARS $15,185 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (ARS $511) | ARS $326 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (ARS $1,775) | ARS $197 | + 800% | |
Clothes | + 160% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 160% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (ARS $5,734) | ARS $2,442 | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (ARS $4,099) | ARS $1,621 | + 153% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (ARS $6,946) | ARS $2,782 | + 150% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (ARS $10,913) | ARS $2,788 | + 291% | |
Transportation | + 338% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 338% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (ARS $2,178,670) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (ARS $114) | ARS $39 | + 192% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (ARS $8,935) | ARS $1,537 | + 481% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (ARS $3,099) | ARS $341 | + 808% | |
Personal Care | + 203% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 203% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (ARS $893) | ARS $130 | + 585% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (ARS $1,117) | ARS $448 | + 150% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (ARS $4,105) | ARS $1,288 | + 219% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (ARS $519) | ARS $314 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (ARS $489) | ARS $137 | + 256% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (ARS $392) | ARS $126 | + 212% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (ARS $156) | ARS $102 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (ARS $170) | ARS $70 | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (ARS $2,636) | ARS $512 | + 415% | |
Entertainment | + 250% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 250% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (ARS $2,951) | ARS $1,096 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (ARS $2,977) | ARS $445 | + 569% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (ARS $17,095) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (ARS $5,312) | ARS $903 | + 488% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (ARS $1,375) | ARS $179 | + 667% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (ARS $333) | ARS $137 | + 143% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (ARS $442) | ARS $94 | + 370% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (ARS $36,371) | ARS $25,594 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (ARS $33) | ARS $9 | + 267% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (ARS $8,570) | ARS $1,324 | + 548% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (ARS $422) | ARS $128 | + 230% | |
TOTAL | + 346% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 346% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $325,313 (¥390,547) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $73,000 in Tandil.
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