Cost of living in Japan compared to Iceland
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Japan is 68% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Japan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,008 (917 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥770 (700 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (470 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (194 kr) | 236 kr | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥325 (296 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥575 (524 kr) | 666 kr | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,153 (1,049 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥534 (486 kr) | 399 kr | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥379 (345 kr) | 468 kr | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (274 kr) | 699 kr | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,458 (1,326 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (186 kr) | 396 kr | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥171 (156 kr) | 589 kr | - 74% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Japan is 62% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Japan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥276,874 (251,941 kr) | 340,925 kr | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥142,363 (129,543 kr) | 290,344 kr | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,749 (18,881 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥217,472 (197,889 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥112,620 (102,479 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥23,460 (21,347 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,365 (3,062 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥54,525 (49,615 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (14,299 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (927 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (1,195 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 69% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Japan | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,076 (8,259 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (4,534 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,920 (9,027 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,264 (11,159 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 46% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Japan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,167,620 (2,882,375 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (155 kr) | 313 kr | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,646 (8,777 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 39% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Japan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,610 (1,465 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (2,724 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (5,460 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,442 (1,312 kr) | 750 kr | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,000 (910 kr) | 665 kr | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (546 kr) | 948 kr | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥251 (229 kr) | 863 kr | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (185 kr) | 577 kr | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (3,855 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 62% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Japan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,334 (4,854 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,731 (3,395 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (3,751 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,262 (8,428 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥967 (880 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥560 (509 kr) | 697 kr | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥630 (574 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,712 (50,695 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (47 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,480 (7,716 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥568 (517 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,006 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 58% cheaper than in Iceland
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