Cost of living in Japan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥998 (26 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (19 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥544 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (5.23 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥934 (24 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥850 (22 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥535 (14 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,240 (32 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥240 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥202 (5.17 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥279,056 (7,152 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥163,427 (4,189 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,363 (599 ₪) | 650 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,519 (3,858 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,210 (2,081 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,753 (942 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,386 (112 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,710 (1,274 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,687 (453 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,118 (29 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,483 (38 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,145 (157 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,263 (135 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,604 (246 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,529 (347 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,697,750 (69,142 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (4.36 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,950 (255 ₪) | 225 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 15% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (55 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (65 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (141 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (34 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (19 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (5.77 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (5.97 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (98 ₪) | 66 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Japan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (104 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (92 ₪) | 91 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (116 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (155 ₪) | 279 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (23 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (15 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (2,525 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (1.34 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 814% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (238 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (15 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Israel
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