Cost of living in Japan compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Japan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,510 (€11) | €14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥760 (€5.39) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥442 (€3.13) | €4.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥221 (€1.57) | €1.53 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥344 (€2.44) | €4.61 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥626 (€4.44) | €1.79 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥855 (€6) | €5.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,035 (€7) | €1.74 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (€3.27) | €0.96 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥271 (€1.92) | €1.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,299 (€9) | €9 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥205 (€1.45) | €2.42 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (€1.61) | €1.05 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 59% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Japan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥218,917 (€1,552) | €855 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥128,457 (€911) | €674 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,749 (€197) | €210 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,909 (€1,332) | €523 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥76,748 (€544) | €416 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (€137) | €134 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,419 (€31) | €26 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥43,152 (€306) | €333 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (€122) | €102 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,196 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,024 (€21) | €7 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Japan | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,406 (€45) | €77 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,885 (€28) | €34 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,497 (€60) | €84 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,842 (€77) | €92 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 80% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Japan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,145,430 (€22,302) | €22,349 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (€1.18) | €2.09 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,986 (€99) | €30 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Japan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,137 (€15) | €5.36 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (€14) | €8 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,294 (€30) | €39 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥677 (€4.80) | €3.87 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥635 (€4.50) | €3.36 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥529 (€3.75) | €4.60 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥195 (€1.38) | €2.48 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥192 (€1.36) | €2.82 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,899 (€28) | €13 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Japan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,808 (€27) | €33 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,606 (€26) | €16 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (€67) | €35 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,842 (€49) | €48 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,086 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (€4.01) | €3.55 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥564 (€4.00) | €4.19 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥106,060 (€752) | €367 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.40) | €0.46 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,147 (€86) | €39 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (€4.27) | €4.38 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 38% more expensive than in Greece
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