Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (€4.62) | €10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 (€3.28) | €5.47 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.31) | €1.22 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (€2.07) | €4.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€3.95) | €3.24 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (€5.97) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (€5.13) | €2.61 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (€3.47) | €1.98 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 (€1.86) | €1.05 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 (€1.52) | €2.04 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (€1.31) | €1.69 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 (€1,787) | €2,017 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 (€966) | €1,577 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (€150) | €265 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 (€955) | €1,219 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (€516) | €929 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 (€234) | €208 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (€338) | €370 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 (€113) | €114 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (€38) | €87 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (€34) | €37 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 (€64) | €90 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (€87) | €115 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (€17,557) | €30,638 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.09) | €1.84 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (€64) | €60 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (€14) | €8 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€16) | €8 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (€35) | €72 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (€9) | €4.33 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.40) | €2.99 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (€4.80) | €3.16 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (€1.44) | €1.96 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (€1.49) | €1.86 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 (€21) | €24 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 (€28) | €44 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 (€23) | €25 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (€29) | €177 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (€39) | €62 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 (€5.77) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.12) | €3.54 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 (€3.78) | €4.18 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (€631) | €640 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.33) | €0.10 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (€59) | €39 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 (€3.74) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 15% cheaper than in Germany
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