Cost of living in Japan compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Japan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,013 (157 Kč) | 226 Kč | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥808 (125 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥613 (95 Kč) | 118 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (34 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (50 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥613 (95 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,107 (171 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥766 (119 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥468 (72 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥304 (47 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,290 (200 Kč) | 185 Kč | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥218 (34 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥191 (30 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Japan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (56,508 Kč) | 38,186 Kč | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,136 (30,513 Kč) | 27,216 Kč | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (2,961 Kč) | 6,384 Kč | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,916 (24,288 Kč) | 24,979 Kč | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥102,459 (15,859 Kč) | 17,118 Kč | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (1,292 Kč) | 3,360 Kč | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (688 Kč) | 350 Kč | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (11,540 Kč) | 12,947 Kč | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (3,934 Kč) | 4,101 Kč | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (207 Kč) | 292 Kč | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (436 Kč) | 478 Kč | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 43% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Japan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,708 (1,348 Kč) | 1,784 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (790 Kč) | 1,748 Kč | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (1,531 Kč) | 2,189 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (1,887 Kč) | 3,266 Kč | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 43% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Japan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,007,320 (465,478 Kč) | 543,186 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥174 (27 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (1,269 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 28% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Japan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (330 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (395 Kč) | 230 Kč | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (929 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (207 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (144 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (96 Kč) | 121 Kč | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (35 Kč) | 51 Kč | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (29 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (713 Kč) | 414 Kč | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 27% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Japan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (760 Kč) | 490 Kč | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (601 Kč) | 490 Kč | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (1,116 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (1,280 Kč) | 792 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (193 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (85 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (104 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (7,996 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (8 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (1,475 Kč) | 1,838 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (93 Kč) | 152 Kč | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 15% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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