Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 627 prices entered by 111 different people.
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (Japan) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥958 (L 210) | L 289 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥711 (L 156) | L 141 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥412 (L 90) | L 50 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥204 (L 45) | L 26 | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥258 (L 57) | L 43 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥666 (L 146) | L 27 | 444% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥922 (L 202) | L 55 | 266% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥800 (L 175) | L 46 | 279% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥379 (L 83) | L 28 | 194% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥321 (L 70) | L 26 | 166% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,358 (L 297) | L 266 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥203 (L 44) | L 41 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥254 (L 56) | L 21 | 161% |
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 165% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥339,741 (L 74,382) | L 15,796 | 371% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥183,574 (L 40,191) | L 8,872 | 353% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥21,957 (L 4,807) | L 2,135 | 125% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥156,947 (L 34,362) | L 12,735 | 170% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥80,905 (L 17,713) | L 6,774 | 161% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥10,721 (L 2,347) | L 1,603 | 46% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥3,181 (L 697) | L 880 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥42,617 (L 9,331) | L 9,674 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥9,643 (L 2,111) | L 2,242 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥614 (L 134) | L 124 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,289 (L 501) | L 94 | 435% |
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥6,884 (L 1,507) | L 994 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥4,922 (L 1,078) | L 709 | 52% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,338 (L 1,826) | L 2,362 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥13,499 (L 2,955) | L 1,983 | 49% |
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 108% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,615,550 (L 572,645) | L 426,994 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥138 (L 30) | L 27 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥10,727 (L 2,349) | L 887 | 165% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,721 (L 815) | L 249 | 227% |
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,072 (L 235) | L 90 | 160% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,341 (L 294) | L 274 | 7% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥4,780 (L 1,047) | L 611 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥623 (L 136) | L 130 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥587 (L 129) | L 83 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥471 (L 103) | L 120 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥187 (L 41) | L 58 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥205 (L 45) | L 38 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥3,518 (L 770) | L 163 | 374% |
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 109% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥3,543 (L 776) | L 205 | 279% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,598 (L 788) | L 178 | 343% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥20,523 (L 4,493) | L 1,036 | 334% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥6,377 (L 1,396) | L 690 | 102% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥1,651 (L 361) | L 108 | 236% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥400 (L 88) | L 63 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥530 (L 116) | L 37 | 216% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥43,664 (L 9,560) | L 9,507 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ¥40 (L 9) | L 3.37 | 158% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥10,412 (L 2,279) | L 1,567 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥506 (L 111) | L 55 | 103% |
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For example, you would need at least L 104,269 (¥476,249) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with L 51,000 in Tegucigalpa.