Cost of living in Japan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥997 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (R$ 24) | R$ 35 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.45 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥848 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.74 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.78 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,241 (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥242 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.96 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥283,097 (R$ 9,542) | R$ 3,745 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,457 (R$ 5,543) | R$ 2,481 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (R$ 791) | R$ 599 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,506 (R$ 5,073) | R$ 2,698 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (R$ 2,717) | R$ 1,667 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,588 (R$ 1,233) | R$ 597 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (R$ 148) | R$ 90 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (R$ 1,777) | R$ 1,960 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥36,350 (R$ 1,225) | R$ 648 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,077 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,368 (R$ 46) | R$ 21 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (R$ 202) | R$ 254 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (R$ 178) | R$ 255 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,665 (R$ 326) | R$ 408 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (R$ 459) | R$ 315 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (R$ 92,356) | R$ 116,731 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 5.50 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (R$ 335) | R$ 235 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (R$ 73) | R$ 21 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (R$ 86) | R$ 46 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (R$ 185) | R$ 259 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (R$ 45) | R$ 23 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.40 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (R$ 128) | R$ 55 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Japan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (R$ 137) | R$ 110 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (R$ 121) | R$ 64 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (R$ 152) | R$ 238 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (R$ 204) | R$ 206 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (R$ 3,320) | R$ 4,322 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (R$ 1.76) | R$ 1.26 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (R$ 313) | R$ 131 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 40% more expensive than in Brazil
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