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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in Japan and 29.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Japan.

19.78 PLN
29.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.43 PLN (2.39 USD) in Japan and 9.95 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Japan.

9.43 PLN
9.95 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.38 PLN (20.62 USD) in Japan and 78.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

81.38 PLN
78.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30.06 PLN (7.62 USD) in Japan and 71.05 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

30.06 PLN
71.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.29 PLN (7.42 USD) in Japan and 63.47 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Japan.

29.29 PLN
63.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in Japan and 75 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Japan.

15.03 PLN
75.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.62 PLN (1.93 USD) in Japan and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Japan.

7.62 PLN
13.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.74 PLN (2.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Japan and 28.38 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Japan.

8.74 PLN
28.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 PLN (2.61 USD) in Japan and 15.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Japan.

10.31 PLN
15.04 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 45.67 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan and 98.64 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

45.67 PLN
98.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.27 PLN (1.34 USD) in Japan and 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Japan.

5.27 PLN
11.61 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.72 PLN (1.45 USD) in Japan and 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Japan.

5.72 PLN
19.78 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.28 PLN (15.78 USD) in Japan and 67.74 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Japan.

62.28 PLN
67.74 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.76 PLN (1.46 USD) in Japan and 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Japan.

5.76 PLN
6.28 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 12.31 PLN (3.12 USD) in Japan and 15.83 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Japan.

12.31 PLN
15.83 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.89 PLN (5.55 USD) in Japan and 22.58 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Japan.

21.89 PLN
22.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 12.03 PLN (3.05 USD) in Japan and 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Japan.

12.03 PLN
14.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in Japan and 32.64 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Japan.

19.69 PLN
32.64 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 50.45 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan and 35.45 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

50.45 PLN
35.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 21.86 PLN (5.54 USD) in Japan and 25.14 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in Japan.

21.86 PLN
25.14 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.29 PLN (0.83 USD) in Japan and 9.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Japan.

3.29 PLN
9.83 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 times less for meals in restaurants in Japan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.12 PLN (3.32 USD) in Japan and 23.13 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Japan.

13.12 PLN
23.13 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.56 PLN (1.16 USD) in Japan and 13.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Japan.

4.56 PLN
13.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in Japan and 31.58 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Japan.

15.03 PLN
31.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 20.04 PLN (5.08 USD) in Japan and 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

20.04 PLN
47.37 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.04 PLN (5.08 USD) in Japan and 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

20.04 PLN
47.37 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 175.35 PLN (44.42 USD) in Japan and 552.62 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Japan.

175.35 PLN
552.62 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 30.06 PLN (7.62 USD) in Japan and 102.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Japan.

30.06 PLN
102.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.23 PLN (0.82 USD) in Japan and 10.07 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Japan.

3.23 PLN
10.07 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDJPYEUR

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 4.21 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan and 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

4.21 PLN
3.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.76 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan and 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

4.76 PLN
3.66 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.81 times less for transportation in Japan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 275.54 PLN (69.81 USD) in Japan and 521.04 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Japan.

275.54 PLN
521.04 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.51 PLN (1.4 USD) in Japan and 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Japan.

5.51 PLN
11.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 94.92 PLN (24.05 USD) in Japan and 165.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Japan.

94.92 PLN
165.79 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.52 PLN (3.17 USD) in Japan and 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in the United States.

12.52 PLN
8.57 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.52 PLN (3.17 USD) in Japan and 19.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Japan.

12.52 PLN
19.70 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 48.85 PLN (12.37 USD) in Japan and 78.95 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Japan.

48.85 PLN
78.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 250.6 PLN (63.49 USD) in Japan and 622.76 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Japan.

250.60 PLN
622.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 76.85 PLN (19.47 USD) in Japan and 256.57 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Japan.

76.85 PLN
256.57 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.98 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 4034 PLN (1022.03 USD) in Japan and 16017 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Japan.

4 034 PLN
16 017 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 2180 PLN (552.25 USD) in Japan and 10039 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Japan.

2 180 PLN
10 039 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 8879 PLN (2249.38 USD) in Japan and 32452 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Japan.

8 879 PLN
32 452 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 4794 PLN (1214.6 USD) in Japan and 20631 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Japan.

4 794 PLN
20 631 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.97 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 39639 PLN (10042.07 USD) in Japan and 68506 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Japan.

39 639 PLN
68 506 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 19565 PLN (4956.51 USD) in Japan and 48063 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Japan.

19 565 PLN
48 063 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDJPYEUR

Japan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Japan is 2.16 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9411 PLN (2384.11 USD) in Japan and 20310 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 53.7% lower in Japan.

9 411 PLN
20 310 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDJPYEUR

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

One star

416 PLN
409 PLN

Two stars

607 PLN
577 PLN

Three stars

864 PLN
770 PLN

Four stars

1 382 PLN
996 PLN

Five stars

3 455 PLN
2 372 PLN

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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