Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Japan is 1.62 times more expensive as compared to Maldives.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Japan and Maldives. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Japan and Maldives.
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Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 10,000 MVR (650 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 20,000 MVR (1,300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) | 30,000 MVR (1,950 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) | 6,000 MVR (390 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 12,000 MVR (780 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) | 18,000 MVR (1,170 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 1.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Japan is 1.31 times more expensive than Maldives.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) | 20,000 MVR (1,300 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 250 MVR (16.25 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 153.20% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Japan costs 2.62 times more compared to Maldives.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 56.92% more in Japan compared to Maldives.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) | 2 MVR (0.13 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
In Japan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.85 times more expensive than the cost in Maldives.
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 95.44% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Apples (1 KG) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 2.27 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) |
Soft Drink | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 99.81% more in Japan compared to Maldives.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 40 MVR (2.60 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.98 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 30 MVR (1.95 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 3.05 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) | 100,000 MVR (6,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 5,000 MVR (325 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 3,000 MVR (195 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 1.5 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.03 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Japan compared to that of Maldives.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Doctor Visit | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Eye Exam | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.53 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Haircuts | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 30 MVR (1.95 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.21 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Women's Dress | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Summer Dress | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Men's Suit | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) |
Socks For Men | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Sportswear | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.83 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Children's Jeans | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) | 1,800 MVR (117 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 3,000 MVR (195 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.16 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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PreSchool Fees | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 3,000 MVR (195 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) | 6,000 MVR (390 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) | 10,000 MVR (650 USD) |
Private School Fees | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) | 15,000 MVR (975 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 50,000 MVR (3,250 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 80,000 MVR (5,200 USD) |
After School Activities | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) |
Tutoring | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
School Supplies | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 2.46 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 250 MVR (16.25 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Gym Membership | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 200 MVR (13 USD) |
Bowling | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) |
Video Games | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Streaming Services | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.11 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Language Classes | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 1,200 MVR (78 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Art Classes | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 400 MVR (26 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) |
Music Lessons | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) |
Educational Software | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Maldives, you would have to pay 1.56 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) | 15,000 MVR (975 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) | 12,000 MVR (780 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) | 133.33 MVR per hour (8.67 USD) |
Average Bonus | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 6 % |
Social Security Contributions | 15 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) | 10,000 MVR (650 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, you would earn 3.68 times more salary as compared to Maldives.
Indicators | Japan | Maldives |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 800 MVR (52 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 600 MVR (39 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 600 MVR (39 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.30 times more in Japan, as compared to Maldives.
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