Cost of living in Japan compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Japan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,031 (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥790 (€4.85) | €11 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥518 (€3.18) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥219 (€1.34) | €1.36 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥311 (€1.91) | €3.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (€3.47) | €3.63 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,287 (€8) | €4.17 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥611 (€3.76) | €2.21 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (€2.45) | €1.07 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥307 (€1.89) | €2.67 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,249 (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (€1.25) | €2.93 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥177 (€1.09) | €1.59 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Japan is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Japan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥358,144 (€2,200) | €1,729 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥174,960 (€1,075) | €1,254 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,112 (€124) | €88 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥167,408 (€1,028) | €961 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥104,544 (€642) | €801 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,280 (€82) | €38 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,420 (€27) | €17 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥61,842 (€380) | €343 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,283 (€63) | €122 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,221 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,831 (€17) | €38 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 27% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Japan | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,396 (€52) | €84 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,233 (€32) | €37 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,250 (€57) | €96 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,490 (€77) | €110 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Japan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,997,270 (€18,414) | €29,264 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (€1.04) | €1.90 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,026 (€55) | €59 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Japan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,575 (€10) | €8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (€18) | €17 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€37) | €78 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (€8) | €3.97 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥948 (€5.82) | €2.95 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (€3.82) | €3.77 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (€1.38) | €1.62 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (€1.25) | €2.29 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,086 (€25) | €24 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 31% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Japan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,113 (€31) | €46 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,854 (€24) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,839 (€79) | €75 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,916 (€49) | €87 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,898 (€12) | €12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥526 (€3.23) | €4.40 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥631 (€3.88) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥35,175 (€216) | €615 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,541 (€59) | €45 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥578 (€3.55) | €10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Finland
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