Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 197% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (R 134) | R 60 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (R 100) | R 50 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (R 63) | R 31 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (R 29) | R 15 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (R 37) | R 23 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (R 94) | R 13 | + 623% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (R 122) | R 41 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (R 114) | R 14 | + 715% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (R 54) | R 8 | + 576% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (R 45) | R 14 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (R 190) | R 138 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (R 29) | R 16 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (R 36) | R 5.00 | + 623% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (R 47,099) | R 22,750 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (R 25,875) | R 19,000 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (R 3,095) | R 1,350 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (R 22,867) | R 20,000 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (R 12,928) | R 12,000 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (R 1,511) | R 1,000 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (R 448) | R 600 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (R 6,007) | R 6,833 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (R 1,359) | R 1,233 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (R 87) | R 78 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (R 300) | R 40 | + 651% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (R 970) | R 700 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (R 694) | R 717 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (R 1,175) | R 1,167 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (R 1,847) | R 800 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 132% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (R 368,672) | R 294,500 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (R 19) | R 14 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (R 1,512) | R 392 | + 286% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (R 524) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 159% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (R 151) | R 50 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (R 189) | R 120 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (R 695) | R 300 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (R 88) | R 15 | + 486% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (R 83) | R 19 | + 341% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (R 66) | R 39 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (R 26) | R 17 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (R 29) | R 12 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (R 446) | R 65 | + 586% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 151% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (R 499) | R 289 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (R 504) | R 109 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (R 2,893) | R 674 | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (R 899) | R 768 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (R 233) | R 38 | + 507% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (R 56) | R 26 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (R 75) | R 25 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (R 6,155) | R 3,632 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (R 5.60) | R 1.41 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (R 1,450) | R 429 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (R 71) | R 39 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 98% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 144,746 (¥1,026,904) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 73,000 in Tembisa.
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