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Cost of Living & Prices:
Japan vs. United States

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

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.58 times less for grocery shopping in Japan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 24.76 PLN (6.32 USD) in Japan and 22.89 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

24.76 PLN
22.89 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.2 PLN (2.86 USD) in Japan and 9.37 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

11.20 PLN
9.37 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 79.14 PLN (20.19 USD) in Japan and 82.28 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Japan.

79.14 PLN
82.28 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30.28 PLN (7.72 USD) in Japan and 70.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Japan.

30.28 PLN
70.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.14 PLN (7.18 USD) in Japan and 68.28 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Japan.

28.14 PLN
68.28 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.14 PLN (3.86 USD) in Japan and 62.72 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Japan.

15.14 PLN
62.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.4 PLN (1.89 USD) in Japan and 12.58 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Japan.

7.40 PLN
12.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.59 PLN (1.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Japan and 18.58 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Japan.

6.59 PLN
18.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.84 PLN (2.51 USD) in Japan and 15.41 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Japan.

9.84 PLN
15.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 45.35 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan and 97.96 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

45.35 PLN
97.96 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.75 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan and 11.13 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Japan.

4.75 PLN
11.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.25 PLN (1.34 USD) in Japan and 16.74 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Japan.

5.25 PLN
16.74 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 47.49 PLN (12.12 USD) in Japan and 65.5 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Japan.

47.49 PLN
65.50 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.86 PLN (1.24 USD) in Japan and 4.9 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Japan.

4.86 PLN
4.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 13.02 PLN (3.32 USD) in Japan and 15.29 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Japan.

13.02 PLN
15.29 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 23.11 PLN (5.9 USD) in Japan and 20.89 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

23.11 PLN
20.89 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.24 PLN (3.89 USD) in Japan and 16.7 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Japan.

15.24 PLN
16.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.06 PLN (2.82 USD) in Japan and 32.22 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Japan.

11.06 PLN
32.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 50.1 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan and 35.2 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

50.10 PLN
35.20 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.99 PLN (4.08 USD) in Japan and 24.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Japan.

15.99 PLN
24.50 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.33 PLN (0.85 USD) in Japan and 9.8 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Japan.

3.33 PLN
9.80 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.65 times less for meals in restaurants in Japan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.78 PLN (3 USD) in Japan and 20.46 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Japan.

11.78 PLN
20.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.24 PLN (1.08 USD) in Japan and 10.98 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Japan.

4.24 PLN
10.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 13.88 PLN (3.54 USD) in Japan and 31.36 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Japan.

13.88 PLN
31.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.66 PLN (4.51 USD) in Japan and 39.2 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Japan.

17.66 PLN
39.20 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.66 PLN (4.51 USD) in Japan and 47.04 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Japan.

17.66 PLN
47.04 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 151.38 PLN (38.62 USD) in Japan and 391.99 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Japan.

151.38 PLN
391.99 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25.23 PLN (6.44 USD) in Japan and 98 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Japan.

25.23 PLN
98.00 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.98 PLN (0.76 USD) in Japan and 8.62 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Japan.

2.98 PLN
8.62 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in Japan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.01 PLN (1.02 USD) in Japan and 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Japan.

4.01 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.54 PLN (1.16 USD) in Japan and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United States.

4.54 PLN
3.61 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.8 times less for transportation in Japan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 252.3 PLN (64.36 USD) in Japan and 505.67 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Japan.

252.30 PLN
505.67 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.05 PLN (1.29 USD) in Japan and 10.78 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Japan.

5.05 PLN
10.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.48 PLN (21.81 USD) in Japan and 117.6 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Japan.

85.48 PLN
117.60 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 10.6 PLN (2.7 USD) in Japan and 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

10.60 PLN
7.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.11 PLN (3.09 USD) in Japan and 17.64 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Japan.

12.11 PLN
17.64 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDJPYEUR

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 45.41 PLN (11.59 USD) in Japan and 70.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Japan.

45.41 PLN
70.56 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 234.53 PLN (59.83 USD) in Japan and 385.17 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Japan.

234.53 PLN
385.17 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 75.69 PLN (19.31 USD) in Japan and 148.96 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Japan.

75.69 PLN
148.96 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.57 times less for renting an apartment in Japan than in the United States.

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 3801 PLN (969.57 USD) in Japan and 14898 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Japan.

3 801 PLN
14 898 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 2195 PLN (559.98 USD) in Japan and 9330 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Japan.

2 195 PLN
9 330 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 8426 PLN (2149.51 USD) in Japan and 27808 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Japan.

8 426 PLN
27 808 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 4641 PLN (1184.06 USD) in Japan and 16101 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Japan.

4 641 PLN
16 101 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.89 times less for buying an apartment in Japan than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 29946 PLN (7639.39 USD) in Japan and 55968 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Japan.

29 946 PLN
55 968 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 18979 PLN (4841.72 USD) in Japan and 36358 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Japan.

18 979 PLN
36 358 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Japan is 2.52 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9333 PLN (2380.8 USD) in Japan and 23508 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 60.3% lower in Japan.

9 333 PLN
23 508 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDJPYEUR

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

One star

262 PLN
442 PLN

Two stars

362 PLN
507 PLN

Three stars

485 PLN
702 PLN

Four stars

966 PLN
948 PLN

Five stars

2 736 PLN
2 160 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Japan: 20 cities, 2042 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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