Cost of living in Japan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 29% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,028 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (€4.79) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (€3.44) | €5.76 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (€1.30) | €1.44 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥316 (€2.10) | €4.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (€4.17) | €3.14 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (€6) | €5.54 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (€5.98) | €2.58 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (€3.80) | €1.37 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (€1.89) | €2.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,208 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥184 (€1.22) | €2.89 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (€1.36) | €1.79 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥326,267 (€2,162) | €2,590 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (€1,138) | €2,159 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,488 (€189) | €248 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (€1,044) | €1,743 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (€548) | €1,440 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (€160) | €194 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,699 (€31) | €45 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (€315) | €400 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (€213) | €80 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (€12) | €15 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (€41) | €75 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (€34) | €42 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (€60) | €92 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (€90) | €94 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (€17,892) | €31,217 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (€1.09) | €1.83 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (€67) | €92 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (€17) | €5.28 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (€36) | €62 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (€4.31) | €6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (€6) | €4.07 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (€4.65) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (€1.45) | €3.12 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (€1.43) | €2.38 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (€26) | €21 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Japan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (€27) | €55 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (€24) | €25 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€27) | €102 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,993 (€40) | €100 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (€3.13) | €3.62 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (€3.81) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥101,122 (€670) | €601 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.34) | €0.31 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,280 (€61) | €52 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (€3.92) | €16 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 29% cheaper than in Ireland
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