Everyday prices
Typical prices in Japanese yen (JPY), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 1,000 JPY |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 5,000 JPY |
| Cappuccino | 496 JPY |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 500 JPY |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 120 JPY |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 220 JPY |
| Taxi, starting fare | 585 JPY |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 172 JPY |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 620 JPY |
| Average net monthly salary | 305,000 JPY |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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