Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Wum, Cameroon
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥958 (4,813 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (3,575 Franc) | 3,200 Franc | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (2,069 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (1,027 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥258 (1,299 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (3,350 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (4,632 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (4,020 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥379 (1,904 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 852% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥321 (1,612 Franc) | 985 Franc | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (6,826 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (1,021 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥254 (1,275 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥339,741 (1,707,649 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (922,703 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (110,363 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 636% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,947 (788,867 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,905 (406,655 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (53,886 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (15,990 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (214,207 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (48,470 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (3,085 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (11,506 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 222% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 222% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (34,602 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 477% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (24,737 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (41,911 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (67,848 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 578% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (13,146,609 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (692 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (53,916 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (18,701 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (5,386 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 349% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (6,741 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (24,026 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (3,132 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (2,951 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (2,366 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (940 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (1,029 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (17,683 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (17,808 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,598 (18,085 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (103,155 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (32,054 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (8,298 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (2,009 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (2,666 Franc) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (219,471 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (200 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (52,332 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (2,546 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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