Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Włocławek, Poland
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥980 (34 zł) | 65 zł | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥715 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (7 zł) | 5.11 zł | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥269 (9 zł) | 5.50 zł | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥646 (23 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 545% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (32 zł) | 8 zł | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥782 (27 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 543% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (13 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 274% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥320 (11 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 306% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (47 zł) | 38 zł | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (7 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 (9 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 114% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 89% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥337,671 (11,797 zł) | 1,588 zł | + 643% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥180,552 (6,308 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (767 zł) | 192 zł | + 300% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,604 (5,471 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥87,267 (3,049 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (375 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,550 (124 zł) | 55 zł | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (1,489 zł) | 2,667 zł | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (337 zł) | 625 zł | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (80 zł) | 103 zł | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (241 zł) | 217 zł | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (172 zł) | 134 zł | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (291 zł) | 258 zł | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (472 zł) | 284 zł | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 137% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 137% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (91,380 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (4.81 zł) | 5.61 zł | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (375 zł) | 77 zł | + 388% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,842 (134 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (37 zł) | 12 zł | + 226% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (47 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (167 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥156 (5.45 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (123 zł) | 20 zł | + 515% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 119% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,598 (126 zł) | 50 zł | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,610 (126 zł) | 40 zł | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,278 (429 zł) | 90 zł | + 377% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,300 (220 zł) | 110 zł | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (58 zł) | 25 zł | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥707 (25 zł) | 7 zł | + 253% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (1,526 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (1.39 zł) | 0.53 zł | + 163% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (364 zł) | 130 zł | + 180% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 56% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 88% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,021 zł (¥258,192) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,800 zł in Włocławek.
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