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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 5 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.34 USD
5.00 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.38 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.93 USD
2.38 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.91 USD in the United Kingdom and 20.58 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.91 USD
20.58 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.6 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Japan.

11.40 USD
7.60 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.41 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Japan.

8.58 USD
7.41 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.8 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Japan.

22.80 USD
3.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.93 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Japan.

3.20 USD
1.93 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.88 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.21 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Japan.

4.88 USD
2.21 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.61 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Japan.

4.00 USD
2.61 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 1.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Japan.

1.35 USD
1.33 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.45 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Japan.

2.20 USD
1.45 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.75 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.67 USD
15.75 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.46 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Japan.

1.74 USD
1.46 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.11 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.80 USD
3.11 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.53 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.08 USD
5.53 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.04 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 47% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.61 USD
3.04 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.98 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 50% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.49 USD
4.98 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 3.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.53 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.61 USD
5.53 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.83 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Japan.

1.89 USD
0.83 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.41 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.32 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Japan.

5.14 USD
3.32 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.15 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Japan.

2.82 USD
1.15 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.68 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.8 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Japan.

8.68 USD
3.80 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Japan.

7.93 USD
5.07 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Japan.

10.73 USD
5.07 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 107.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 44.33 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Japan.

107.28 USD
44.33 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.82 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.6 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Japan.

26.82 USD
7.60 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.82 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

1.77 USD
0.82 USD

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 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.07 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Japan.

1.93 USD
1.07 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.21 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Japan.

1.83 USD
1.21 USD

LPG 1L

1.28 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.99 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 249.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 69.67 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Japan.

249.54 USD
69.67 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.02 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.39 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Japan.

4.02 USD
1.39 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 24 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Japan.

40.23 USD
24.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.17 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Japan.

3.35 USD
3.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.17 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Japan.

5.90 USD
3.17 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 20.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.35 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Japan.

20.11 USD
12.35 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 64.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 63.36 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 2% lower in Japan.

64.63 USD
63.36 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.07 USD in the United Kingdom and 19.43 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Japan.

24.07 USD
19.43 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.87 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 2974 USD in the United Kingdom and 1020 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Japan.

2 974 USD
1 020 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 2219 USD in the United Kingdom and 551.15 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Japan.

2 219 USD
551.15 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 5526 USD in the United Kingdom and 2245 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Japan.

5 526 USD
2 245 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 3689 USD in the United Kingdom and 1212 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Japan.

3 689 USD
1 212 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.11 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 20345 USD in the United Kingdom and 10022 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Japan.

20 345 USD
10 022 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 11314 USD in the United Kingdom and 4947 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Japan.

11 314 USD
4 947 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.67 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3982 USD in the United Kingdom and 2379 USD in Japan. The average salary is 40.3% lower in Japan.

3 982 USD
2 379 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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