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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Germany vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 5.72 EUR (6.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Germany.

2.57 EUR
5.72 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 2.59 EUR (2.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34% lower in Germany.

1.71 EUR
2.59 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.2 USD) in Germany and 18.28 EUR (19.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Germany.

14.23 EUR
18.28 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.14 USD) in Germany and 6.99 EUR (7.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Germany.

5.75 EUR
6.99 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.46 USD) in Germany and 6.5 EUR (6.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Japan.

9.79 EUR
6.50 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Germany and 3.5 EUR (3.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Japan.

8.00 EUR
3.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38% lower in Germany.

1.06 EUR
1.71 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (2.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Japan.

2.80 EUR
1.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.59 USD) in Germany and 2.27 EUR (2.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Germany.

1.49 EUR
2.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.02 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 10.83 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Japan.

13.02 EUR
10.83 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Japan.

1.40 EUR
1.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.79 USD) in Germany and 1.21 EUR (1.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28% lower in Japan.

1.68 EUR
1.21 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (13.92 USD) in Germany and 10.97 EUR (11.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Japan.

13.03 EUR
10.97 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Germany and 1.12 EUR (1.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Japan.

1.17 EUR
1.12 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Germany and 3.01 EUR (3.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Germany.

1.44 EUR
3.01 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 5.34 EUR (5.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Germany.

2.43 EUR
5.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.94 USD) in Germany and 3.52 EUR (3.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Germany.

1.82 EUR
3.52 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.53 USD) in Germany and 2.55 EUR (2.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Germany.

2.37 EUR
2.55 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.14 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 11.96 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Japan.

14.14 EUR
11.96 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.26 USD) in Germany and 3.69 EUR (3.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Germany.

3.05 EUR
3.69 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Germany and 0.77 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13% lower in Germany.

0.67 EUR
0.77 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.72 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.51 USD) in Germany and 2.72 EUR (2.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Japan.

3.29 EUR
2.72 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.71 USD) in Germany and 0.98 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Japan.

2.54 EUR
0.98 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.27 USD) in Germany and 3.2 EUR (3.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20% lower in Japan.

4.00 EUR
3.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.27 USD) in Germany and 4.08 EUR (4.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
4.08 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.84 USD) in Germany and 4.08 EUR (4.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Japan.

9.21 EUR
4.08 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.09 USD) in Germany and 34.96 EUR (37.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Japan.

60.00 EUR
34.96 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.82 USD) in Germany and 5.83 EUR (6.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Japan.

12.00 EUR
5.83 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Germany and 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Japan.

2.02 EUR
0.69 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.74 times more for fuel in Germany than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Germany and 0.96 EUR (1.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Japan.

1.77 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.08 EUR (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39% lower in Japan.

1.77 EUR
1.08 EUR

LPG 1L

1.06 EUR
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.51 times more for transportation in Germany than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (90.8 USD) in Germany and 58.26 EUR (62.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Japan.

85.00 EUR
58.26 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.2 USD) in Germany and 1.17 EUR (1.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Japan.

3.00 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.25 USD) in Germany and 19.74 EUR (21.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Japan.

33.00 EUR
19.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.24 USD) in Germany and 2.45 EUR (2.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Germany.

2.10 EUR
2.45 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.59 USD) in Germany and 2.8 EUR (2.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Japan.

4.30 EUR
2.80 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (12.82 USD) in Germany and 10.49 EUR (11.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Japan.

12.00 EUR
10.49 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.21 USD) in Germany and 54.16 EUR (57.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

38.58 EUR
54.16 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (20.94 USD) in Germany and 17.48 EUR (18.67 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Japan.

19.60 EUR
17.48 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.38 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1280 EUR (1367.72 USD) in Germany and 877.65 EUR (937.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Japan.

1 280 EUR
877.65 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 908.82 EUR (970.81 USD) in Germany and 506.89 EUR (541.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Japan.

908.82 EUR
506.89 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2300 EUR (2456.87 USD) in Germany and 1946 EUR (2078.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Japan.

2 300 EUR
1 946 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1601 EUR (1709.66 USD) in Germany and 1072 EUR (1144.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33% lower in Japan.

1 601 EUR
1 072 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDJPY

Germany vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.21 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8113 EUR (8666.6 USD) in Germany and 6915 EUR (7386.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Japan.

8 113 EUR
6 915 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 EUR (5909.57 USD) in Germany and 4383 EUR (4681.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Japan.

5 532 EUR
4 383 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.39 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3205.82 USD) in Germany and 2155 EUR (2302.07 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 28.2% lower in Japan.

3 001 EUR
2 155 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDJPY

Germany vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
78.1 EUR

Two stars

130 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
181 EUR

Four stars

188 EUR
311 EUR

Five stars

424 EUR
713 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 755 hotels • Japan: 20 cities, 1677 hotels

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