Life in Japan
Living Costs and Expenses
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Prices in Japan
Prices of major products
| Rice (5 kg) | 2,650 yen |
| Bread (1 kg) | 511 yen |
| Milk (1,000 ml) | 253 yen |
| Eggs (10 eggs) | 264 yen |
| Apples (1 kg) | 1,039 yen |
| Cabbage (1 kg) | 178 yen |
| Carbonated drink (1 liter) | 236 yen |
| Hamburger | 233 yen |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 176 yen |
| Toilet paper (1,000 m) | 799 yen |
| Hair cut | 3,737 yen |
| Taxi (4 km) | 1,693 yen |
Source: Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (Retail Price Survey of August 2024)
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 41,000 yen, the level in Tokyo is 57,000 yen. In metropolitan areas, it is also difficult to rent apartments or other accommodations near schools, raising the level of commuting costs.
Average monthly cost of living (Excluding the cost of study and research)
Breakdown of the average monthly cost of living (National average)
Total expenditure: 105,000 yen
Source: 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International Students (JASSO)