Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Japan is 17.68 times more expensive as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Japan and São Tomé and Príncipe. 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 São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 Indicators  | Japan  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) | 3,500 STN (154 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) | 1,000 STN (44 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 1,800 STN (79.20 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.5 % | 1.2 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 1.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Japan is 14.66 times more expensive than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2331.89% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Japan costs 25.76 times more compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 1059.09% more in Japan compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) | 1 STN (0.04 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 1.50 STN (0.07 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
In Japan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 15.45 times more expensive than the cost in São Tomé and Príncipe.
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 1339.60% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 3.50 STN (0.15 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 2.50 STN (0.11 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 17.39 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 35 STN (1.54 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 1624.40% more in Japan compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 20.22 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 28.69 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) | 20,000 STN (880 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 300 STN (13.20 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 1.5 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 18 STN (0.79 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 23.35 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Japan compared to that of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 13.08 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Haircuts  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 12.34 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 10.32 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 600 STN (26.40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 10.14 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 900 STN (39.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) | 1,200 STN (52.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
After School Activities  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Tutoring  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
School Supplies  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 8.75 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Video Games  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 400 STN (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 10.44 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Art Classes  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Educational Software  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 6.33 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) | 33.33 STN per hour (1.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 800 STN (35.20 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 15 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 70 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, you would earn 26.44 times more salary as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Japan | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 16.52 times more in Japan, as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
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