Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Warsaw, Poland
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 86% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥980 (34 zł) | 31 zł | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥715 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (7 zł) | 3.02 zł | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥269 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥646 (23 zł) | 7 zł | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (32 zł) | 12 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥782 (27 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 603% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (13 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥320 (11 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 (9 zł) | 3.14 zł | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 79% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥337,671 (11,822 zł) | 5,125 zł | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥180,552 (6,321 zł) | 3,949 zł | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (769 zł) | 546 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,604 (5,483 zł) | 3,595 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥87,267 (3,055 zł) | 2,453 zł | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (375 zł) | 464 zł | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,550 (124 zł) | 46 zł | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (1,492 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (338 zł) | 387 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (21 zł) | 36 zł | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (80 zł) | 22 zł | + 258% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (241 zł) | 279 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (172 zł) | 181 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (292 zł) | 305 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (473 zł) | 361 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 128% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (91,574 zł) | 77,891 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (4.82 zł) | 4.60 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (376 zł) | 108 zł | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,842 (135 zł) | 32 zł | + 322% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 57% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (47 zł) | 28 zł | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (167 zł) | 136 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥156 (5.46 zł) | 5.91 zł | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (123 zł) | 57 zł | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 96% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,598 (126 zł) | 74 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,610 (126 zł) | 64 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,278 (430 zł) | 199 zł | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,300 (221 zł) | 147 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (58 zł) | 22 zł | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥707 (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (1,529 zł) | 2,070 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (1.39 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (365 zł) | 106 zł | + 243% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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