Cost of living in Japan compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 35% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,557 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥786 (€5.58) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥432 (€3.06) | €3.23 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥216 (€1.53) | €1.03 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥340 (€2.42) | €3.09 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥671 (€4.76) | €2.46 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥838 (€5.95) | €5.13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,007 (€7) | €1.39 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥467 (€3.31) | €0.65 | + 413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥259 (€1.84) | €1.28 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,265 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥196 (€1.39) | €1.82 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥232 (€1.65) | €0.62 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 37% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥199,016 (€1,413) | €1,071 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥123,874 (€879) | €669 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,749 (€197) | €307 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,909 (€1,334) | €705 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥76,748 (€545) | €475 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (€137) | €152 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,419 (€31) | €17 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥43,152 (€306) | €427 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (€122) | €97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,276 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,024 (€21) | €8 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 16% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,406 (€45) | €60 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,163 (€30) | €32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,450 (€74) | €85 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,842 (€77) | €111 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 86% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,145,430 (€22,328) | €22,139 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (€1.18) | €1.91 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,986 (€99) | €30 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 42% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (€18) | €4.05 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (€14) | €8 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,747 (€41) | €50 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (€4.61) | €4.39 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (€7) | €4.01 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (€4.98) | €3.74 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (€1.55) | €2.14 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (€1.53) | €2.18 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (€28) | €26 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 29% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Japan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,650 (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,606 (€26) | €18 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (€68) | €50 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,233 (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥609 (€4.32) | €3.26 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥564 (€4.00) | €4.06 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥106,060 (€753) | €743 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.40) | €0.18 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,147 (€86) | €47 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (€4.26) | €5.25 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 986 prices entered by 126 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 45% more expensive than in Estonia
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