Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Japan
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Economic & Living Costs in Japan
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
700-2000 ¥
Avg: 1350 ¥
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
3500-12000 ¥
Avg: 7750 ¥
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
700-957.49 ¥
Avg: 828.75 ¥
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
250-797.91 ¥
Avg: 523.95 ¥
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
55000-200000 ¥
Avg: 127500 ¥
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
40000-101866.67 ¥
Avg: 70933.33 ¥
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
100000-400000 ¥
Avg: 250000 ¥
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
70000-230000 ¥
Avg: 150000 ¥
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
190-400 ¥
Avg: 295 ¥
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
500-1500 ¥
Avg: 1000 ¥
Monthly Transport Pass
5000-17600 ¥
Avg: 11300 ¥
Gasoline (1L)
160-180 ¥
Avg: 170 ¥
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
15000-42500 ¥
Avg: 28750 ¥
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
4000-8000 ¥
Avg: 6000 ¥
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
2000-6000 ¥
Avg: 4000 ¥
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
175-300 ¥
Avg: 237.5 ¥
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
130-500 ¥
Avg: 315 ¥
Eggs (12)
237.6-400 ¥
Avg: 318.8 ¥
Local Cheese (1kg)
800-3300 ¥
Avg: 2050 ¥
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
5000-12000 ¥
Avg: 8500 ¥
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
1000-5500 ¥
Avg: 3250 ¥
Cinema Ticket
1700-2500 ¥
Avg: 2100 ¥
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
36000-220250 ¥
Avg: 128125 ¥
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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