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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 1.14 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.12 PLN (2.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.97 PLN (6.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.12 PLN
25.97 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.36 PLN (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.75 PLN (3.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.36 PLN
11.75 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.26 PLN (13.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 82.99 PLN (21.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37% lower in the United Kingdom.

52.26 PLN
82.99 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.09 PLN (11.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.75 PLN (8.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Japan.

45.09 PLN
31.75 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.02 PLN (8.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.51 PLN (7.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Japan.

34.02 PLN
29.51 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 65.89 PLN (16.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.87 PLN (4.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Japan.

65.89 PLN
15.87 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.02 PLN (2.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.76 PLN (1.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Japan.

10.02 PLN
7.76 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.03 PLN (3.35 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 6.91 PLN (1.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47% lower in Japan.

13.03 PLN
6.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.92 PLN (3.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.32 PLN (2.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Japan.

11.92 PLN
10.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 115.2 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.01 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Japan.

115.20 PLN
45.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.36 PLN (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.98 PLN (1.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.36 PLN
4.98 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.81 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.5 PLN (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Japan.

5.81 PLN
5.50 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.46 PLN (8.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.8 PLN (12.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.46 PLN
49.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.1 PLN (1.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Japan.

5.81 PLN
5.10 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.51 PLN (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.66 PLN (3.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.51 PLN
13.66 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.97 PLN (2.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.23 PLN (6.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.97 PLN
24.23 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.56 PLN (1.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.99 PLN (4.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.56 PLN
15.99 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.07 PLN (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.6 PLN (2.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.07 PLN
11.60 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.81 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.72 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Japan.

74.81 PLN
49.72 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.12 PLN (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.76 PLN (4.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.12 PLN
16.76 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.76 PLN (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.49 PLN (0.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Japan.

5.76 PLN
3.49 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.14 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.19 PLN (4.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.35 PLN (3.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Japan.

17.19 PLN
12.35 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.02 PLN (2.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.44 PLN (1.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Japan.

9.02 PLN
4.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.06 PLN (7.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.55 PLN (3.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Japan.

30.06 PLN
14.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.05 PLN (6.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.52 PLN (4.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Japan.

25.05 PLN
18.52 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.07 PLN (9.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.52 PLN (4.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Japan.

35.07 PLN
18.52 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 350.72 PLN (90.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 158.75 PLN (40.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Japan.

350.72 PLN
158.75 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.15 PLN (19.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.46 PLN (6.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Japan.

75.15 PLN
26.46 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.91 PLN (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.13 PLN (0.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Japan.

6.91 PLN
3.13 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.6 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.05 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.06 PLN (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Japan.

7.05 PLN
4.06 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.8 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.59 PLN (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Japan.

6.80 PLN
4.59 PLN

LPG 1L

5.48 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.54 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 789.12 PLN (202.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 264.58 PLN (68.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Japan.

789.12 PLN
264.58 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.03 PLN (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.29 PLN (1.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Japan.

13.03 PLN
5.29 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.3 PLN (37.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 89.64 PLN (23.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Japan.

144.30 PLN
89.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.52 PLN (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.11 PLN (2.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.52 PLN
11.11 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.04 PLN (5.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.7 PLN (3.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Japan.

20.04 PLN
12.70 PLN

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 60.12 PLN (15.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.62 PLN (12.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Japan.

60.12 PLN
47.62 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 212.89 PLN (54.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 245.94 PLN (63.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

212.89 PLN
245.94 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.17 PLN (14.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 79.37 PLN (20.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.17 PLN
79.37 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.4 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 10240 PLN (2632.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3986 PLN (1024.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Japan.

10 240 PLN
3 986 PLN

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 7257 PLN (1865.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2302 PLN (591.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Japan.

7 257 PLN
2 302 PLN

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 18250 PLN (4691.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8836 PLN (2271.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Japan.

18 250 PLN
8 836 PLN

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 12312 PLN (3164.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4867 PLN (1251.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Japan.

12 312 PLN
4 867 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.89 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 60250 PLN (15486.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31403 PLN (8071.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Japan.

60 250 PLN
31 403 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36780 PLN (9453.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19903 PLN (5115.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Japan.

36 780 PLN
19 903 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.55 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15195 PLN (3905.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9787 PLN (2515.57 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 35.6% lower in Japan.

15 195 PLN
9 787 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

622 PLN
410 PLN

Two stars

476 PLN
598 PLN

Three stars

496 PLN
851 PLN

Four stars

645 PLN
1 362 PLN

Five stars

1 640 PLN
3 405 PLN

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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