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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.23 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.48 EUR (5.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.87 EUR
4.48 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.14 EUR (2.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.94 EUR (13.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.43 EUR (21.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.94 EUR
18.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.79 EUR (11.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.81 EUR (7.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Japan.

9.79 EUR
6.81 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.37 EUR (8.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.63 EUR (7.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10% lower in Japan.

7.37 EUR
6.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.57 EUR (22.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.4 EUR (3.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Japan.

19.57 EUR
3.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.75 EUR (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Japan.

2.75 EUR
1.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.87 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.98 EUR (2.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Japan.

4.19 EUR
1.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.43 EUR (3.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.34 EUR (2.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Japan.

3.43 EUR
2.34 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.5 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.96 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Japan.

25.50 EUR
9.96 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.16 EUR
1.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Japan.

1.89 EUR
1.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.17 EUR (10.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.11 EUR (16.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.17 EUR
14.11 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Japan.

1.50 EUR
1.30 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.79 EUR (3.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.54 EUR
2.79 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.96 EUR (5.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.65 EUR
4.96 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.72 EUR (3.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 EUR
2.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.46 EUR (5.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 EUR
4.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.56 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.01 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Japan.

16.56 EUR
11.01 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.1 EUR (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.95 EUR (5.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.10 EUR
4.95 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.75 EUR (0.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

1.62 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.31 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.41 EUR (5.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 EUR (3.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Japan.

4.41 EUR
2.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Japan.

2.42 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.45 EUR (8.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.4 EUR (3.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Japan.

7.45 EUR
3.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.81 EUR (7.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.54 EUR (5.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Japan.

6.81 EUR
4.54 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (10.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.54 EUR (5.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Japan.

9.21 EUR
4.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.12 EUR (106.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.72 EUR (46.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Japan.

92.12 EUR
39.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.03 EUR (26.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.81 EUR (7.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Japan.

23.03 EUR
6.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52% lower in Japan.

1.52 EUR
0.73 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.65 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Japan.

1.66 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Japan.

1.57 EUR
1.04 EUR

LPG 1L

1.10 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.86 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.27 EUR (248.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 62.41 EUR (72.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Japan.

214.27 EUR
62.41 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Japan.

3.45 EUR
1.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.54 EUR (40.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.5 EUR (24.97 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Japan.

34.54 EUR
21.50 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.84 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Japan.

2.88 EUR
2.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.07 EUR (5.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.84 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44% lower in Japan.

5.07 EUR
2.84 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.27 EUR (20.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.06 EUR (12.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36% lower in Japan.

17.27 EUR
11.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.5 EUR (64.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 56.76 EUR (65.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

55.50 EUR
56.76 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.67 EUR (24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.41 EUR (20.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Japan.

20.67 EUR
17.41 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.75 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2554 EUR (2965.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 913.76 EUR (1061.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Japan.

2 554 EUR
913.76 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 1905 EUR (2212.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 493.74 EUR (573.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Japan.

1 905 EUR
493.74 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 4745 EUR (5509.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2011 EUR (2335.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Japan.

4 745 EUR
2 011 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 3167 EUR (3677.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1086 EUR (1260.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Japan.

3 167 EUR
1 086 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.03 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 17470 EUR (20284.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8978 EUR (10425.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Japan.

17 470 EUR
8 978 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 9715 EUR (11280.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4431 EUR (5145.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Japan.

9 715 EUR
4 431 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.6 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3419 EUR (3969.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2132 EUR (2475.03 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 37.6% lower in Japan.

3 419 EUR
2 132 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

138 EUR
90.7 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
132 EUR

Three stars

110 EUR
188 EUR

Four stars

143 EUR
302 EUR

Five stars

363 EUR
754 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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