Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 196% more expensive than in Ternopil (Ukraine)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 82 different people.
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 254% more expensive than in Ternopil (Ukraine) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (Japan) | Ternopil (Ukraine) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥980 (252₴) | 131₴ | 92% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥715 (183₴) | 74₴ | 147% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥412 (106₴) | 45₴ | 132% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥204 (52₴) | 17₴ | 214% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥269 (69₴) | 29₴ | 137% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥646 (166₴) | 25₴ | 575% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥922 (237₴) | 51₴ | 366% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥782 (201₴) | 14₴ | 1373% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥374 (96₴) | 12₴ | 734% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥320 (82₴) | 14₴ | 466% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,358 (349₴) | 86₴ | 306% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥203 (52₴) | 23₴ | 127% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥245 (63₴) | 11₴ | 472% |
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 394% more expensive than in Ternopil (Ukraine) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Ternopil (Ukraine) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥337,671 (86,708₴) | 12,447₴ | 597% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥180,552 (46,363₴) | 7,000₴ | 562% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥21,957 (5,638₴) | 721₴ | 682% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥156,604 (40,213₴) | 6,032₴ | 567% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥87,267 (22,409₴) | 4,384₴ | 411% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥10,721 (2,753₴) | 700₴ | 293% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥3,550 (912₴) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥42,617 (10,943₴) | 7,683₴ | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥9,643 (2,476₴) | 1,781₴ | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥614 (158₴) | 357₴ | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,289 (588₴) | 50₴ | 1076% |
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Ternopil (Ukraine) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Ternopil (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥6,884 (1,768₴) | 2,000₴ | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥4,922 (1,264₴) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,338 (2,141₴) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥13,499 (3,466₴) | - | - |
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 254% more expensive than in Ternopil (Ukraine) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Ternopil (Ukraine) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,615,550 (671,631₴) | 537,384₴ | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥138 (35₴) | 22₴ | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥10,727 (2,754₴) | 150₴ | 1736% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,842 (987₴) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Ternopil (Ukraine) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Ternopil (Ukraine) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,072 (275₴) | 85₴ | 226% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,341 (344₴) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥4,780 (1,227₴) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥623 (160₴) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥587 (151₴) | 27₴ | 466% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥471 (121₴) | 45₴ | 169% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥156 (40₴) | 20₴ | 100% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥205 (53₴) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥3,518 (903₴) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Ternopil (Ukraine) | ||
| Tokyo (Japan) | Ternopil (Ukraine) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥3,598 (924₴) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,610 (927₴) | 140₴ | 562% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥12,278 (3,153₴) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥6,300 (1,618₴) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥1,651 (424₴) | 60₴ | 607% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥400 (103₴) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥707 (181₴) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥43,664 (11,212₴) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ¥40 (10₴) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥10,412 (2,674₴) | 300₴ | 791% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥506 (130₴) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 97,749₴ (¥380,668) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 33,000₴ in Ternopil.