Life in Japan
Living Costs and Expenses
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Prices in Japan
Prices of major products
| Rice (5 kg) | 1,972 yen |
| Bread (1 kg) | 479 yen |
| Milk (1,000 ml) | 212 yen |
| Eggs (10 eggs) | 227 yen |
| Apples (1 kg) | 847 yen |
| Cabbage (1 kg) | 146 yen |
| Carbonated drink (1 liter) | 195 yen |
| Hamburger | 214 yen |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 170 yen |
| Toilet paper (1,000 m) | 695 yen |
| Hair cut | 3,658 yen |
| Taxi (4 km) | 1,519 yen |
Source: Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (Retail Price Survey of August 2022)
Living Costs in Japan
Estimated monthly living costs for international students in Japan are as follows. The rents in Tokyo and other large cities are higher than in other more rural areas. For monthly housing, while the national average is 38,000 yen, the level in Tokyo is 50,000 yen. In metropolitan areas, it is also difficult to rent apartments or other accommodations near schools, raising the level of commuting costs.
Source: 2021 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International Students (JASSO)