Cost of living in Japan compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Japan is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,008 (€6) | €14 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥770 (€4.70) | €10 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (€3.15) | €6.00 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (€1.31) | €1.22 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥325 (€1.99) | €4.15 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥575 (€3.52) | €3.00 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,153 (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥534 (€3.27) | €2.58 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥379 (€2.32) | €1.80 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (€1.84) | €1.09 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,458 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (€1.25) | €1.90 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥171 (€1.05) | €1.88 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥276,874 (€1,692) | €2,001 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥142,363 (€870) | €1,574 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,749 (€127) | €227 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥217,472 (€1,329) | €1,239 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥112,620 (€688) | €904 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥23,460 (€143) | €163 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,365 (€21) | €37 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥54,525 (€333) | €367 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (€96) | €111 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (€6) | €5.91 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (€8) | €18 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,076 (€55) | €86 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (€30) | €38 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,920 (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,264 (€75) | €120 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,167,620 (€19,359) | €33,039 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.04) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,646 (€59) | €51 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,610 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (€18) | €16 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€37) | €72 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,442 (€9) | €3.99 | + 121% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,000 (€6) | €2.99 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (€3.66) | €3.20 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥251 (€1.54) | €1.94 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (€1.24) | €1.65 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (€26) | €21 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is about the same as in Germany | ||||
Japan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,334 (€33) | €46 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,731 (€23) | €25 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (€25) | €84 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,262 (€57) | €67 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥967 (€5.91) | €10 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥560 (€3.42) | €3.70 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥630 (€3.85) | €4.43 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,712 (€340) | €578 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.32) | €0.13 | + 138% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,480 (€52) | €40 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥568 (€3.47) | €8 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,218 prices entered by 516 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Germany
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