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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.27 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.54 USD
6.27 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.60 USD
2.84 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 20.05 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.11 USD
20.05 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.67 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Japan.

11.31 USD
7.67 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.13 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Japan.

8.53 USD
7.13 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.52 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Japan.

16.52 USD
3.84 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.51 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.87 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Japan.

2.51 USD
1.87 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.27 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.67 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Japan.

3.27 USD
1.67 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.49 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Japan.

2.99 USD
2.49 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

29.61 USD
11.57 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.2 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.09 USD
1.20 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Japan.

1.46 USD
1.33 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.03 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.89 USD
12.03 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.23 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Japan.

1.46 USD
1.23 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.3 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 USD
3.30 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.85 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.50 USD
5.85 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.86 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 64% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 USD
3.86 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.8 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.27 USD
2.80 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

19.23 USD
12.78 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.05 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.04 USD
4.05 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.84 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Japan.

1.45 USD
0.84 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.22 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.98 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Japan.

4.31 USD
2.98 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Japan.

2.26 USD
1.07 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.52 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Japan.

7.54 USD
3.52 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.47 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Japan.

6.28 USD
4.47 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.47 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Japan.

8.80 USD
4.47 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.97 USD in the United Kingdom and 38.35 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Japan.

87.97 USD
38.35 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.85 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.39 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Japan.

18.85 USD
6.39 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.76 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Japan.

1.73 USD
0.76 USD

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 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.04 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Japan.

1.81 USD
1.04 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.18 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Japan.

1.75 USD
1.18 USD

LPG 1L

1.41 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.64 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 197.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 63.92 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Japan.

197.92 USD
63.92 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.28 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Japan.

3.27 USD
1.28 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 21.66 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Japan.

36.19 USD
21.66 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.68 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 USD
2.68 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 39% lower in Japan.

5.03 USD
3.07 USD

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 15.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.51 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Japan.

15.08 USD
11.51 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 59.42 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

53.40 USD
59.42 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 19.18 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.59 USD
19.18 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.5 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 2568 USD in the United Kingdom and 962.9 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Japan.

2 568 USD
962.90 USD

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 1820 USD in the United Kingdom and 556.13 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Japan.

1 820 USD
556.13 USD

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 4577 USD in the United Kingdom and 2135 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Japan.

4 577 USD
2 135 USD

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 3088 USD in the United Kingdom and 1176 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Japan.

3 088 USD
1 176 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.96 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 15111 USD in the United Kingdom and 7587 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Japan.

15 111 USD
7 587 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9225 USD in the United Kingdom and 4808 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Japan.

9 225 USD
4 808 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.61 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3811 USD in the United Kingdom and 2364 USD in Japan. The average salary is 38% lower in Japan.

3 811 USD
2 364 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
105 USD

Two stars

122 USD
154 USD

Three stars

128 USD
219 USD

Four stars

166 USD
350 USD

Five stars

422 USD
875 USD

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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