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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 1.54 times less for grocery shopping in Japan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.41 EUR (5.1 USD) in Japan and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Japan.

4.41 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.43 USD) in Japan and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Japan.

2.10 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.13 EUR (20.98 USD) in Japan and 17.23 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5% lower in the United States.

18.13 EUR
17.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.7 EUR (7.75 USD) in Japan and 15.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Japan.

6.70 EUR
15.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.53 EUR (7.55 USD) in Japan and 13.9 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Japan.

6.53 EUR
13.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.35 EUR (3.87 USD) in Japan and 16.42 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Japan.

3.35 EUR
16.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.7 EUR (1.96 USD) in Japan and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Japan.

1.70 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.95 EUR (2.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Japan and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Japan.

1.95 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.3 EUR (2.66 USD) in Japan and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Japan.

2.30 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan and 21.6 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

10.00 EUR
21.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Japan and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Japan.

1.17 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.28 EUR (1.48 USD) in Japan and 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Japan.

1.28 EUR
4.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.88 EUR (16.06 USD) in Japan and 14.83 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Japan.

13.88 EUR
14.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.28 EUR (1.48 USD) in Japan and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Japan.

1.28 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.74 EUR (3.17 USD) in Japan and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Japan.

2.74 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.64 USD) in Japan and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Japan.

4.88 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.68 EUR (3.1 USD) in Japan and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in Japan.

2.68 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.39 EUR (5.08 USD) in Japan and 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Japan.

4.39 EUR
7.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.05 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan and 7.76 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

11.05 EUR
7.76 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.87 EUR (5.64 USD) in Japan and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Japan.

4.87 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Japan and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Japan.

0.73 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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Japan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.89 times less for meals in restaurants in Japan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.92 EUR (3.38 USD) in Japan and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Japan.

2.92 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Japan.

1.02 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.35 EUR (3.87 USD) in Japan and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Japan.

3.35 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.46 EUR (5.17 USD) in Japan and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in Japan.

4.46 EUR
10.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.46 EUR (5.17 USD) in Japan and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in Japan.

4.46 EUR
10.37 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 39.07 EUR (45.2 USD) in Japan and 121 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Japan.

39.07 EUR
121.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.7 EUR (7.75 USD) in Japan and 22.47 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Japan.

6.70 EUR
22.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in Japan and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Japan.

0.72 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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Japan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times more for fuel in Japan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

0.92 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

1.04 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Japan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.78 times less for transportation in Japan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 61.39 EUR (71.03 USD) in Japan and 114.08 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Japan.

61.39 EUR
114.08 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.23 EUR (1.42 USD) in Japan and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in Japan.

1.23 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.15 EUR (24.47 USD) in Japan and 36.3 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Japan.

21.15 EUR
36.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Japan and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in the United States.

2.79 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Japan and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Japan.

2.79 EUR
4.31 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 10.88 EUR (12.59 USD) in Japan and 17.29 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Japan.

10.88 EUR
17.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.83 EUR (64.6 USD) in Japan and 136.36 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Japan.

55.83 EUR
136.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.12 EUR (19.81 USD) in Japan and 56.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Japan.

17.12 EUR
56.18 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDJPY

Japan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.91 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 898.82 EUR (1039.97 USD) in Japan and 3507 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Japan.

898.82 EUR
3 507 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 485.67 EUR (561.94 USD) in Japan and 2198 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Japan.

485.67 EUR
2 198 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 1978 EUR (2288.86 USD) in Japan and 7106 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Japan.

1 978 EUR
7 106 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 1068 EUR (1235.91 USD) in Japan and 4517 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Japan.

1 068 EUR
4 517 EUR

Flats for sale

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Japan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.94 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 8831 EUR (10218.32 USD) in Japan and 15000 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Japan.

8 831 EUR
15 000 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 4359 EUR (5043.5 USD) in Japan and 10524 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Japan.

4 359 EUR
10 524 EUR

Salary

EURUSDJPY

Japan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Japan is 2.12 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2097 EUR (2425.95 USD) in Japan and 4447 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 52.8% lower in Japan.

2 097 EUR
4 447 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDJPY

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

One star

91.1 EUR
89.7 EUR

Two stars

133 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

189 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

303 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

756 EUR
519 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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