Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Japan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Japan is 61.2% higher than in Russia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Japan is 59.3% higher than in Russia | |
| Rent Prices in Japan are 52.2% higher than in Russia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Japan are 7.2% higher than in Russia | |
| Groceries Prices in Japan are 99.6% higher than in Russia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 106.3% higher than in Russia | |
Restaurants | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
700.00 руб (1,218.94 ¥) |
574.27 руб (1,000.00 ¥) |
-18.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
3,000.00 руб (5,224.01 ¥) |
2,871.36 руб (5,000.00 ¥) |
-4.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
420.00 руб (731.36 ¥) |
459.42 руб (800.00 ¥) |
+9.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
150.00 руб (261.20 ¥) |
287.14 руб (500.00 ¥) |
+91.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
200.00 руб (348.27 ¥) |
344.56 руб (600.00 ¥) |
+72.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
184.72 руб (321.65 ¥) |
273.95 руб (477.03 ¥) |
+48.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
81.73 руб (142.33 ¥) |
90.26 руб (157.18 ¥) |
+10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
38.84 руб (67.63 ¥) |
66.76 руб (116.25 ¥) |
+71.9 % |
Markets | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
318.42 руб (554.47 ¥) |
480.90 руб (837.41 ¥) |
+51.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
45.05 руб (78.44 ¥) |
117.44 руб (204.50 ¥) |
+160.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
48.49 руб (84.44 ¥) |
158.33 руб (275.71 ¥) |
+226.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
131.57 руб (229.11 ¥) |
182.86 руб (318.42 ¥) |
+39.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
355.04 руб (618.24 ¥) |
445.17 руб (775.20 ¥) |
+25.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
169.60 руб (295.33 ¥) |
254.73 руб (443.56 ¥) |
+50.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
313.86 руб (546.54 ¥) |
725.01 руб (1,262.49 ¥) |
+131.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
55.65 руб (96.91 ¥) |
198.41 руб (345.49 ¥) |
+256.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
59.49 руб (103.59 ¥) |
97.42 руб (169.64 ¥) |
+63.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
70.49 руб (122.75 ¥) |
178.14 руб (310.20 ¥) |
+152.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
95.68 руб (166.62 ¥) |
181.70 руб (316.41 ¥) |
+89.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
22.38 руб (38.96 ¥) |
105.43 руб (183.58 ¥) |
+371.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
21.26 руб (37.02 ¥) |
97.39 руб (169.59 ¥) |
+358.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
96.46 руб (167.97 ¥) |
113.77 руб (198.10 ¥) |
+17.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
50.60 руб (88.12 ¥) |
76.64 руб (133.46 ¥) |
+51.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
555.00 руб (966.44 ¥) |
689.13 руб (1,200.00 ¥) |
+24.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
73.85 руб (128.60 ¥) |
177.62 руб (309.30 ¥) |
+140.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
142.87 руб (248.79 ¥) |
243.30 руб (423.66 ¥) |
+70.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
210.00 руб (365.68 ¥) |
344.56 руб (600.00 ¥) |
+64.1 % |
Transportation | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
36.00 руб (62.69 ¥) |
126.34 руб (220.00 ¥) |
+250.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2,300.00 руб (4,005.08 ¥) |
4,594.17 руб (8,000.00 ¥) |
+99.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 руб (261.20 ¥) |
344.56 руб (600.00 ¥) |
+129.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
48.28 руб (84.07 ¥) |
406.65 руб (708.11 ¥) |
+742.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
480.00 руб (835.84 ¥) |
1,952.52 руб (3,400.00 ¥) |
+306.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
213.78 руб (372.27 ¥) |
376.95 руб (656.39 ¥) |
+76.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,971,000.00 руб (5,173,514.10 ¥) |
1,919,214.25 руб (3,342,000.00 ¥) |
-35.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,687,256.69 руб (4,679,421.19 ¥) |
1,471,071.80 руб (2,561,632.69 ¥) |
-45.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
8,780.37 руб (15,289.58 ¥) |
14,868.12 руб (25,890.41 ¥) |
+69.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
476.89 руб (830.42 ¥) |
2,229.80 руб (3,882.84 ¥) |
+367.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
587.39 руб (1,022.84 ¥) |
2,901.60 руб (5,052.67 ¥) |
+394.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
2,716.72 руб (4,730.72 ¥) |
4,884.20 руб (8,505.04 ¥) |
+79.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
1,561.32 руб (2,718.79 ¥) |
1,306.61 руб (2,275.25 ¥) |
-16.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
400.00 руб (696.54 ¥) |
1,091.12 руб (1,900.00 ¥) |
+172.8 % |
Childcare | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
23,182.82 руб (40,369.12 ¥) |
31,173.78 руб (54,284.08 ¥) |
+34.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
579,465.22 руб (1,009,044.59 ¥) |
1,142,289.57 руб (1,989,111.81 ¥) |
+97.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
5,633.76 руб (9,810.27 ¥) |
3,842.66 руб (6,691.36 ¥) |
-31.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
3,476.42 руб (6,053.62 ¥) |
2,646.68 руб (4,608.76 ¥) |
-23.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
8,026.14 руб (13,976.21 ¥) |
5,071.99 руб (8,832.04 ¥) |
-36.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
7,899.30 руб (13,755.35 ¥) |
6,999.10 руб (12,187.79 ¥) |
-11.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
36,238.58 руб (63,103.61 ¥) |
50,341.67 руб (87,661.84 ¥) |
+38.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
25,198.77 руб (43,879.57 ¥) |
34,428.39 руб (59,951.46 ¥) |
+36.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
67,311.13 руб (117,211.40 ¥) |
112,783.84 руб (196,394.74 ¥) |
+67.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
45,590.78 руб (79,388.94 ¥) |
67,786.76 руб (118,039.64 ¥) |
+48.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
16,916.36 руб (29,457.09 ¥) |
49,805.85 руб (86,728.81 ¥) |
+194.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
11,817.02 руб (20,577.43 ¥) |
28,512.55 руб (49,649.97 ¥) |
+141.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Russia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
55,870.67 руб (97,289.70 ¥) |
183,656.00 руб (319,807.10 ¥) |
+228.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.69 | 1.82 | -88.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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