Cost of living in Japan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Japan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,003 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (€4.58) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥517 (€3.27) | €4.94 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.29) | €1.15 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥325 (€2.06) | €4.39 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€3.90) | €2.23 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥948 (€6) | €5.09 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥851 (€5.39) | €1.35 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥545 (€3.45) | €1.12 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (€1.83) | €1.35 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,250 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥231 (€1.46) | €2.13 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥210 (€1.33) | €0.99 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 49% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Japan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥298,509 (€1,890) | €973 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥163,427 (€1,035) | €703 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,363 (€148) | €130 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,519 (€953) | €594 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,210 (€514) | €451 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,753 (€233) | €85 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,386 (€28) | €25 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,710 (€315) | €496 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,687 (€112) | €86 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,118 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,483 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 26% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Japan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,145 (€39) | €87 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,263 (€33) | €35 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,604 (€61) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,529 (€86) | €106 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Japan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,697,750 (€17,080) | €27,558 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (€1.07) | €1.68 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,153 (€64) | €48 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 32% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Japan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (€14) | €7 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€16) | €10 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (€35) | €47 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (€8) | €4.01 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.33) | €4.00 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (€4.75) | €3.25 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (€1.42) | €2.04 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (€1.47) | €2.48 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (€24) | €8 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Japan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (€26) | €49 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (€23) | €13 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (€29) | €30 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (€38) | €52 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (€5.67) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.08) | €1.89 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (€3.71) | €2.68 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (€624) | €824 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.33) | €0.12 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (€59) | €42 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (€3.71) | €4.66 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 14% more expensive than in Croatia
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