Cost of living in Japan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥998 (CHF 6) | CHF 27 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 16 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥544 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.76 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 4.33 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥934 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥850 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 4.07 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥535 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 2.50 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.01 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,240 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥240 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.75 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥202 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.68 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥279,056 (CHF 1,706) | CHF 3,114 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥163,427 (CHF 999) | CHF 2,293 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,363 (CHF 143) | CHF 231 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,519 (CHF 920) | CHF 1,883 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,210 (CHF 496) | CHF 1,260 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,753 (CHF 225) | CHF 125 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,386 (CHF 27) | CHF 53 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,710 (CHF 304) | CHF 472 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,687 (CHF 108) | CHF 110 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,118 (CHF 7) | CHF 20 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,483 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,145 (CHF 38) | CHF 108 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,263 (CHF 32) | CHF 46 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,604 (CHF 59) | CHF 122 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,529 (CHF 83) | CHF 160 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,697,750 (CHF 16,490) | CHF 33,822 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.86 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,950 (CHF 61) | CHF 77 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (CHF 16) | CHF 26 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (CHF 34) | CHF 176 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.94 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 4.44 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 5.24 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 3.09 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.57 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (CHF 23) | CHF 53 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Japan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (CHF 25) | CHF 83 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (CHF 28) | CHF 125 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (CHF 37) | CHF 114 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 19 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 4.99 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (CHF 602) | CHF 702 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (CHF 57) | CHF 89 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland
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