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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

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Japan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.53 times less for grocery shopping in Japan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.02 EUR (6.55 USD) in Japan and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

6.02 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.72 EUR (2.96 USD) in Japan and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in the United States.

2.72 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.25 EUR (20.93 USD) in Japan and 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Japan.

19.25 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.36 EUR (8.01 USD) in Japan and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Japan.

7.36 EUR
16.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.84 EUR (7.44 USD) in Japan and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Japan.

6.84 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.68 EUR (4 USD) in Japan and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Japan.

3.68 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.8 EUR (1.96 USD) in Japan and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39% lower in Japan.

1.80 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.6 EUR (1.74 USD) for 12 eggs in Japan and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Japan.

1.60 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.39 EUR (2.6 USD) in Japan and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Japan.

2.39 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10.64 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan and 22.98 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

10.64 EUR
22.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.15 EUR (1.26 USD) in Japan and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Japan.

1.15 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.28 EUR (1.39 USD) in Japan and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Japan.

1.28 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.55 EUR (12.56 USD) in Japan and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Japan.

11.55 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.18 EUR (1.29 USD) in Japan and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United States.

1.18 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.17 EUR (3.44 USD) in Japan and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Japan.

3.17 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.62 EUR (6.11 USD) in Japan and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

5.62 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.71 EUR (4.03 USD) in Japan and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Japan.

3.71 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.69 EUR (2.93 USD) in Japan and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Japan.

2.69 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.75 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan and 8.26 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

11.75 EUR
8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.89 EUR (4.23 USD) in Japan and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Japan.

3.89 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Japan and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Japan.

0.81 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Japan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.55 times less for meals in restaurants in Japan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.86 EUR (3.12 USD) in Japan and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Japan.

2.86 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.03 EUR (1.12 USD) in Japan and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Japan.

1.03 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.37 EUR (3.67 USD) in Japan and 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Japan.

3.37 EUR
7.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.3 EUR (4.67 USD) in Japan and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Japan.

4.30 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.3 EUR (4.67 USD) in Japan and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Japan.

4.30 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 36.82 EUR (40.04 USD) in Japan and 91.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Japan.

36.82 EUR
91.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.14 EUR (6.67 USD) in Japan and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Japan.

6.14 EUR
22.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.79 USD) in Japan and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Japan.

0.73 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Japan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times more for fuel in Japan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.09 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in the United States.

1.09 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Japan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.74 times less for transportation in Japan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 61.36 EUR (66.74 USD) in Japan and 118.62 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Japan.

61.36 EUR
118.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.23 EUR (1.33 USD) in Japan and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Japan.

1.23 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.79 EUR (22.61 USD) in Japan and 27.58 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Japan.

20.79 EUR
27.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in Japan and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in the United States.

2.58 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.95 EUR (3.2 USD) in Japan and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Japan.

2.95 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 11.05 EUR (12.01 USD) in Japan and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Japan.

11.05 EUR
16.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 57.04 EUR (62.04 USD) in Japan and 90.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Japan.

57.04 EUR
90.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.41 EUR (20.02 USD) in Japan and 34.94 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Japan.

18.41 EUR
34.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDJPY

Japan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.45 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 924.38 EUR (1005.31 USD) in Japan and 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Japan.

924.38 EUR
3 495 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 533.88 EUR (580.62 USD) in Japan and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Japan.

533.88 EUR
2 189 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 2049 EUR (2228.74 USD) in Japan and 6523 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Japan.

2 049 EUR
6 523 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 1129 EUR (1227.71 USD) in Japan and 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Japan.

1 129 EUR
3 777 EUR

Flats for sale

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Japan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.82 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 7283 EUR (7920.99 USD) in Japan and 13129 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Japan.

7 283 EUR
13 129 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 4616 EUR (5020.19 USD) in Japan and 8529 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Japan.

4 616 EUR
8 529 EUR

Salary

EURUSDJPY

Japan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Japan is 2.43 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2270 EUR (2468.57 USD) in Japan and 5514 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 58.8% lower in Japan.

2 270 EUR
5 514 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDJPY

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

One star

96.9 EUR
95.4 EUR

Two stars

141 EUR
134 EUR

Three stars

201 EUR
179 EUR

Four stars

322 EUR
232 EUR

Five stars

805 EUR
553 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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