Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 153% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 153% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 ($b61) | $b27 | + 124% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 ($b46) | $b29 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 ($b29) | $b12 | + 148% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 ($b13) | $b5.34 | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥264 ($b17) | $b10 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 ($b43) | $b5.49 | + 681% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 ($b56) | $b15 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 ($b52) | $b9 | + 477% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 ($b25) | $b4.39 | + 463% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 ($b21) | $b13 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 ($b87) | $b38 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 ($b13) | $b11 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 ($b16) | $b4.55 | + 262% | |
Housing | + 307% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 307% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 ($b21,492) | $b2,703 | + 695% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 ($b11,807) | $b1,690 | + 599% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 ($b1,412) | $b206 | + 586% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 ($b10,434) | $b1,841 | + 467% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 ($b5,899) | $b1,245 | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 ($b690) | $b159 | + 335% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 ($b205) | $b195 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 ($b2,741) | $b2,914 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 ($b620) | $b1,888 | - 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 ($b39) | $b50 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 ($b137) | $b13 | + 970% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 ($b443) | $b325 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 ($b317) | $b273 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 ($b536) | $b515 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 ($b843) | $b377 | + 124% | |
Transportation | + 268% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 268% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 ($b168,229) | $b100,489 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 ($b9) | $b3.73 | + 136% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 ($b690) | $b137 | + 404% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 ($b239) | $b18 | + 1194% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 ($b69) | $b45 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 ($b86) | $b12 | + 619% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 ($b317) | $b121 | + 161% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 ($b40) | $b34 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 ($b38) | $b26 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 ($b30) | $b33 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 ($b12) | $b11 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 ($b13) | $b15 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 ($b204) | $b29 | + 600% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 115% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 ($b228) | $b61 | + 271% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 ($b230) | $b68 | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 ($b1,320) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 ($b410) | $b142 | + 189% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 ($b106) | $b29 | + 268% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 ($b26) | $b15 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 ($b34) | $b24 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 ($b2,808) | $b2,243 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 ($b2.55) | $b1.18 | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 ($b662) | $b310 | + 113% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 ($b33) | $b17 | + 95% | |
TOTAL | + 191% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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