Cost of living in Japan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 32% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥997 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (€4.61) | €11 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (€3.31) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.29) | €1.28 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (€2.07) | €4.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€3.93) | €3.08 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (€5.95) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥848 (€5.41) | €2.90 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (€3.46) | €1.94 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (€1.84) | €2.01 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,241 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥242 (€1.55) | €2.30 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (€1.31) | €1.23 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Japan is about the same as in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥283,097 (€1,805) | €1,561 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,457 (€1,049) | €1,240 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (€150) | €192 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,506 (€960) | €1,022 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (€514) | €754 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,588 (€233) | €98 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (€28) | €28 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (€336) | €388 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥36,350 (€232) | €89 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,077 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,368 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | 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 (€34) | €35 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,665 (€62) | €93 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (€87) | €119 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (€17,473) | €27,613 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.08) | €1.90 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (€63) | €59 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 41% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (€14) | €4.32 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€16) | €7 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (€35) | €30 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (€9) | €4.31 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.37) | €4.16 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (€4.78) | €3.51 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (€1.43) | €2.64 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (€1.48) | €2.40 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (€24) | €21 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Japan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (€26) | €48 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (€23) | €23 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (€29) | €65 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (€39) | €55 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (€5.71) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.10) | €4.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (€3.73) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (€628) | €396 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.33) | €0.38 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (€59) | €33 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (€3.74) | €10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 12% cheaper than in France
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