Cost of living in Japan compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Japan is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,052 (25 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥806 (19 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥571 (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥230 (5.43 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥615 (14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,198 (28 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥702 (17 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥468 (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥304 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,292 (30 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥218 (5.13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥191 (4.51 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 16% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Japan is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥364,940 (8,595 ₪) | 7,098 ₪ | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,136 (4,643 ₪) | 5,646 ₪ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,817 (467 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥174,888 (4,119 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥106,796 (2,515 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,528 (295 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,254 (100 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (1,756 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (599 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (32 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,831 (67 ₪) | 63 ₪ | + 6% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,708 (205 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (120 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,729 (229 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (287 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,019,750 (71,123 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (4.01 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,221 (217 ₪) | 244 ₪ | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (50 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 106% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (60 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 129% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (141 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (31 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (22 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (5.28 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (4.42 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (108 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 39% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (116 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,873 (91 ₪) | 82 ₪ | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (170 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (195 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (29 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (16 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (1,217 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (1.23 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 268% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (224 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (14 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,148 prices entered by 189 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Israel
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