Cost of living in Japan compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 38% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (€5.29) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥414 (€3.12) | €2.82 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (€1.55) | €0.96 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (€1.90) | €1.79 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥655 (€4.95) | €1.92 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥964 (€7) | €3.69 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥741 (€5.60) | €1.53 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥391 (€2.95) | €1.04 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (€2.27) | €1.46 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,420 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.35) | €1.84 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥217 (€1.64) | €0.99 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 79% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (€2,262) | €976 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,446 (€1,243) | €609 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,056 (€159) | €165 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (€1,135) | €574 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (€590) | €390 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (€90) | €102 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,118 (€31) | €19 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (€529) | €336 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (€96) | €78 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (€6.00) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (€18) | €8 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (€55) | €77 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (€33) | €41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (€63) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (€99) | €99 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 101% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (€19,851) | €18,717 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.02) | €1.23 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,272 (€78) | €18 | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (€6) | €6.00 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (€4.61) | €4.36 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥528 (€3.99) | €11 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥152 (€1.15) | €1.70 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (€1.95) | €6.00 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,156 (€24) | €10 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,672 (€28) | €37 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (€27) | €17 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (€124) | €45 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,066 (€46) | €71 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (€3.28) | €3.20 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥548 (€4.14) | €3.61 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (€422) | €481 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (€0.40) | €0.18 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (€73) | €48 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (€4.00) | €5.09 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Japan is 50% more expensive than in Estonia
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