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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Japan

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.14 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.05 EUR (6.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.38 EUR
6.05 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.74 EUR (3.13 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.49 EUR
2.74 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.27 EUR (14.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.33 EUR (22.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.27 EUR
19.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.59 EUR (12.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.4 EUR (8.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Japan.

10.59 EUR
7.40 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.99 EUR (9.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.87 EUR (7.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14% lower in Japan.

7.99 EUR
6.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.47 EUR (17.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.7 EUR (4.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Japan.

15.47 EUR
3.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.81 EUR (2.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23% lower in Japan.

2.35 EUR
1.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.06 EUR (3.49 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.61 EUR (1.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Japan.

3.06 EUR
1.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.4 EUR (2.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Japan.

2.80 EUR
2.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.93 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.13 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Japan.

25.93 EUR
10.13 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.02 EUR
1.16 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Japan.

1.37 EUR
1.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.39 EUR (8.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.6 EUR (13.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.39 EUR
11.60 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.19 EUR (1.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Japan.

1.37 EUR
1.19 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.18 EUR (3.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.29 EUR
3.18 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.34 EUR (2.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.64 EUR (6.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.34 EUR
5.64 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.72 EUR (4.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.31 EUR
3.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.7 EUR (3.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.13 EUR
2.70 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.84 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.19 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Japan.

16.84 EUR
11.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.85 EUR (3.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.9 EUR (4.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.85 EUR
3.90 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Japan.

1.35 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.16 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.04 EUR (4.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.88 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Japan.

4.04 EUR
2.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.12 EUR (2.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Japan.

2.12 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.06 EUR (8.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.39 EUR (3.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52% lower in Japan.

7.06 EUR
3.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.88 EUR (6.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.31 EUR (4.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Japan.

5.88 EUR
4.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.24 EUR (9.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.31 EUR (4.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Japan.

8.24 EUR
4.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.38 EUR (94.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.98 EUR (42.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Japan.

82.38 EUR
36.98 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.65 EUR (20.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.16 EUR (7.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Japan.

17.65 EUR
6.16 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Japan.

1.62 EUR
0.73 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Japan.

1.59 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Japan.

1.53 EUR
1.03 EUR

LPG 1L

1.23 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.56 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 185.34 EUR (211.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 61.63 EUR (70.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Japan.

185.34 EUR
61.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.06 EUR (3.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.23 EUR (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Japan.

3.06 EUR
1.23 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.89 EUR (38.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.88 EUR (23.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Japan.

33.89 EUR
20.88 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.59 EUR (2.96 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.00 EUR
2.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.71 EUR (5.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.96 EUR (3.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Japan.

4.71 EUR
2.96 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 14.12 EUR (16.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.09 EUR (12.67 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Japan.

14.12 EUR
11.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50 EUR (57.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 57.29 EUR (65.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.00 EUR
57.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.66 EUR (15.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.49 EUR (21.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.66 EUR
18.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.42 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 2405 EUR (2746.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 928.37 EUR (1060.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Japan.

2 405 EUR
928.37 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 1705 EUR (1946.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 536.19 EUR (612.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Japan.

1 705 EUR
536.19 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 4286 EUR (4895.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2058 EUR (2350.64 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52% lower in Japan.

4 286 EUR
2 058 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 2892 EUR (3302.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1134 EUR (1294.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Japan.

2 892 EUR
1 134 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 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 14151 EUR (16162.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7315 EUR (8354.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Japan.

14 151 EUR
7 315 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 8639 EUR (9866.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4636 EUR (5294.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Japan.

8 639 EUR
4 636 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.57 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3569 EUR (4076.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2280 EUR (2603.57 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 36.1% lower in Japan.

3 569 EUR
2 280 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

140 EUR
92.2 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
192 EUR

Four stars

145 EUR
307 EUR

Five stars

369 EUR
766 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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