Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 182% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 182% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (E£ 139) | E£ 50 | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (E£ 105) | E£ 30 | + 249% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (E£ 66) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (E£ 30) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥264 (E£ 39) | E£ 17 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (E£ 98) | E£ 8 | + 1126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (E£ 128) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (E£ 119) | E£ 25 | + 377% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (E£ 56) | E£ 6.00 | + 842% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (E£ 47) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (E£ 199) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (E£ 30) | E£ 9 | + 239% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (E£ 38) | E£ 5.00 | + 654% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 126% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (E£ 49,173) | E£ 4,000 | + 1129% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (E£ 27,015) | E£ 3,000 | + 800% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (E£ 3,231) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (E£ 23,874) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (E£ 13,498) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (E£ 1,578) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (E£ 468) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (E£ 6,272) | E£ 1,300 | + 382% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (E£ 1,419) | E£ 1,000 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (E£ 90) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (E£ 314) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (E£ 1,013) | E£ 300 | + 238% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (E£ 724) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (E£ 1,227) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (E£ 1,928) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 162% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 162% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (E£ 384,907) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 167% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (E£ 1,579) | E£ 300 | + 426% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (E£ 548) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (E£ 158) | E£ 10 | + 1477% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (E£ 197) | E£ 50 | + 295% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (E£ 725) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (E£ 92) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (E£ 86) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (E£ 69) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (E£ 28) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (E£ 30) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (E£ 466) | E£ 40 | + 1064% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (E£ 521) | E£ 100 | + 421% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (E£ 526) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (E£ 3,020) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (E£ 938) | E£ 300 | + 213% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (E£ 243) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (E£ 59) | E£ 20 | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (E£ 78) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (E£ 6,426) | E£ 7,000 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (E£ 5.84) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (E£ 1,514) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (E£ 75) | E£ 42 | + 77% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 117% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 28,221 (¥191,768) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 13,000 in Tanta.
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