United States vs Japan (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in United States is 2.47 times more expensive as compared to Japan.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between United States and Japan. 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 United States and Japan.

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Is housing more expensive in United States than in Japan?

The average housing cost in United States is 2.22 times more expensive than Japan.

Does the utility cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 4.58% less for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in United States costs 1.13 times less compared to Japan.

The internet and communication costs 161.44% more in United States compared to Japan.

Does the Groceries cost more in United States than in Japan?

In United States, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.02 times less expensive than the cost in Japan.

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 16.78% more for Groceries.

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.04 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.

Is Dining-Out more expensive in United States than in Japan?

Dining-Out costs 90.07% more in United States compared to Japan.

Are Drinks more expensive in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.11 times more for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.17 times more for transportation.

Is Vehicle Operation and Maintenance more expensive in United States than in Japan?

You would have to pay 1.21 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in United States compared to that of Japan.

Does Health and Medical Treatment cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 3.64 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.51 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

Does Clothing and Footwear for adults cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.91 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 4.40 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 11.24 times more for school and education.

Does Entertainment and Recreation cost more in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.53 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.58 times more for Private Classes.

Do people earn more money as salary in United States than in Japan?

If you lived in United States, you would earn 1.63 times more salary as compared to Japan.

Professional Services cost 3.32 times more in United States, as compared to Japan.