Cost of living in United States compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in United States is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United States | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (¥3,046) | ¥1,035 | + 194% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,745) | ¥796 | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.44 (¥833) | ¥518 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (¥161) | ¥219 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.39 (¥672) | ¥320 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.50 (¥690) | ¥564 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (¥1,052) | ¥1,287 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (¥606) | ¥611 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (¥316) | ¥399 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (¥562) | ¥307 | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (¥2,632) | ¥1,249 | + 111% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (¥435) | ¥203 | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (¥398) | ¥177 | + 125% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in United States is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United States | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,850 (¥436,475) | ¥358,144 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,101 (¥321,740) | ¥174,960 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (¥33,682) | ¥20,112 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,007 (¥307,382) | ¥167,408 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (¥226,222) | ¥104,544 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (¥24,634) | ¥13,280 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (¥9,157) | ¥4,420 | + 107% | |
40” flat screen tv | $259 (¥39,658) | ¥61,842 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (¥22,849) | ¥10,283 | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (¥2,169) | ¥1,221 | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (¥5,016) | ¥2,831 | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in United States is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United States | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (¥8,644) | ¥8,396 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (¥8,251) | ¥5,233 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (¥15,498) | ¥9,250 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (¥21,099) | ¥12,490 | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in United States is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United States | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,423 (¥4,505,615) | ¥2,997,270 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (¥146) | ¥169 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (¥12,141) | ¥9,067 | + 34% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United States | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (¥1,376) | ¥2,533 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (¥3,474) | ¥2,993 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $158 (¥24,191) | ¥6,000 | + 303% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (¥1,337) | ¥1,337 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (¥749) | ¥948 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (¥962) | ¥622 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.71 (¥722) | ¥224 | + 222% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (¥365) | ¥204 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (¥4,423) | ¥4,086 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
United States | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (¥9,076) | ¥5,113 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (¥4,440) | ¥3,854 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $230 (¥35,196) | ¥12,839 | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (¥15,416) | ¥7,916 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (¥2,175) | ¥1,898 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.75 (¥881) | ¥526 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (¥1,074) | ¥631 | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (¥76,062) | ¥35,175 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (¥85) | ¥52 | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (¥9,636) | ¥9,541 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,574) | ¥599 | + 163% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
These prices were last updated on November 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 55% more expensive than in Japan
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