Cost of living in Japan compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 4% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (€4.55) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 (€3.22) | €3.85 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.29) | €1.20 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (€2.04) | €2.43 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€3.88) | €2.90 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (€5.87) | €5.77 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (€5.04) | €1.70 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (€3.42) | €0.75 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 (€1.82) | €1.44 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 (€1.49) | €1.98 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (€1.29) | €0.97 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 16% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 (€1,757) | €1,223 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 (€949) | €775 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (€148) | €263 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 (€939) | €731 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (€508) | €473 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 (€230) | €143 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (€28) | €18 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (€332) | €311 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 (€111) | €154 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 (€8) | €16 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 32% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (€38) | €97 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (€33) | €35 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (€86) | €129 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 35% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (€17,263) | €26,847 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.07) | €1.71 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (€63) | €26 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (€14) | €9 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€16) | €5.94 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (€35) | €60 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.31) | €3.85 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (€4.72) | €4.86 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (€1.42) | €1.99 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (€1.47) | €2.97 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 (€20) | €26 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 11% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 (€28) | €39 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 (€23) | €18 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (€28) | €106 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (€38) | €85 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 (€5.68) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.07) | €3.35 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 (€3.71) | €4.46 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (€621) | €912 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.33) | €0.18 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (€58) | €44 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 (€3.68) | €5.08 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Estonia
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