Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 116% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥980 (R 129) | R 60 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥715 (R 94) | R 59 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (R 54) | R 49 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (R 27) | R 12 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥269 (R 35) | R 29 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥646 (R 85) | R 14 | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (R 121) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥782 (R 103) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (R 49) | R 7 | + 658% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥320 (R 42) | R 12 | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (R 179) | R 87 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (R 27) | R 16 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 (R 32) | R 12 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥337,671 (R 44,428) | R 15,755 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥180,552 (R 23,755) | R 9,718 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (R 2,889) | R 1,926 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,604 (R 20,605) | R 12,645 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥87,267 (R 11,482) | R 12,000 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (R 1,411) | R 1,000 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,550 (R 467) | R 986 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (R 5,607) | R 7,119 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (R 1,269) | R 2,169 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (R 81) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (R 301) | R 19 | + 1506% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (R 906) | R 690 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (R 648) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (R 1,097) | R 2,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (R 1,776) | R 1,500 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (R 344,132) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (R 18) | R 13 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (R 1,411) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,842 (R 506) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (R 141) | R 50 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (R 176) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (R 629) | R 428 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (R 82) | R 35 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (R 77) | R 30 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (R 62) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥156 (R 21) | R 40 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (R 27) | R 15 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (R 463) | R 120 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,598 (R 473) | R 372 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,610 (R 475) | R 113 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,278 (R 1,615) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,300 (R 829) | R 600 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (R 217) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (R 53) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥707 (R 93) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (R 5,745) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (R 5.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (R 1,370) | R 200 | + 585% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (R 67) | R 37 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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