The Real Cost of Food in Japan | Tokyo vs Countryside Supermarket

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Japanese Food Costs in Tokyo vs countryside by comparing Japanese supermarket. The average cost of living in Japan is different between Tokyo and the countryside of Japan and this can be seen in costs of food in Japan. Prices in grocery store in Japan vary but for reference I went to a grocery store in Shibuya, which is my neighborhood. These are the regular prices I pay for food when living in Tokyo. I also visited a supermarket in Toyota City in Aichi which is in the Japan countryside. The food costs in the japan countryside supermarket are about 12% cheaper as you can see in the video. If you are wondering how much food costs in Japan or how expensive is japan or how expensive is Tokyo, then this video should provide some insight on Japan food prices as well as Tokyo food prices. This especially helps if you are planning to live in Japan or Tokyo and will even help if you are going to stay in Japan or Tokyo for an extended amount of time. Japan has a lot to offer but the cost of living in Japan may be a lot higher than in your country so this is something good to know before you visit Japan. Japanese food is amazing but you always need to watching your budget. Sometimes it is actually cheaper to eat out at a Japanese restaurant than buy food at a Japanese supermarket. I hope this helps answer the question Is Japan expensive or Is Tokyo Expensive?
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@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Interested to hear food prices from your country. Let me know the most expensive or cheapest food items from your area.

@EugeOrochi 5 лет назад

When I was living in Mexico, you buy the veggies from local markets or on street markets, and the fruit and vegetable are way cheap than the US, but the North part of Mexico is expensive than the central or the south, my brother's friend noticed when they went visit my hometown and he is from the center and it because it is close to the border... I don't remember prices unfortunately

@cececola 5 лет назад

Ang Mahal!

@kierlancin3291 3 года назад

Next Apartment price in japan plss

@vatali2364 2 года назад

Milk is $7 a quart, and meat is around $27 for a ribeye where I live

@henlolneh 5 лет назад

First, I still don't know how you only have 140k subs... I literally give your youtube channel to everybody who asks me for Japan travel tips. I literally tell them you two are pretty much the end all be all for the youtube Japan tourist guide game. With your personality, you could make tons of extra income if you were to actually hold in-person tours of all of your highlighted spots! Airbnb offers them as "experiences" and I'm sure you two could do one better by offering it independently to any subscribers who are looking to travel to Japan! Much love from San Francisco Paolo, your videos helped me have one helluva first trip to Tokyo this past April. Can't wait to go back!

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks XANDOES! I always appreciate the kind words and referrals. I'm quite busy these days to give tours, but it's a good idea. Trying to keep up with one video a week at this point is all I can handle. When I get more time, I want to produce more content for you guys. Thanks for always watching.

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

XANDOES tour guides is a good option for RU-vidrs to make extra income but like Paolo said it does take a long time to video edit which is something we’re trying to keep to a weekly schedule too!

@henlolneh 5 лет назад

@@MillennialTravelConfessions Haha I know, I know, editing is gruesome. That's why you guys make extra side income and hire a part time editor :) ! But all jokes aside, much, much love and respect to all of you travel guide wizards on youtube. Makes travelling so much more enjoyable!

@shatteredreality11 5 лет назад

Cmiiw, in Tokyo you need a license to be a 'tour guide'. There's a test and everything.

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

That’s not true - you no longer need a license to be a tour guide in Japan.

@TheGoToFamily 5 лет назад

One of the things that we were surprised by is that the food in Japan can be pretty cheap if you eat at the right place. I know this is not eithin the scope of this video but just wanted to remark as a recent traveler. Comparison was great and difference doesn't seem crazy to me. 😊

@zakariazbakh5642 5 лет назад

Hi..do you mind sharing how to find these places ?

@TheCdonkey 5 лет назад

We just returned from Japan and were also surprised to find the cost of food very reasonable.

@TheGoToFamily 5 лет назад

Hey@@zakariazbakh5642 , generally a lot of the whole in the wall type places will be cheap. You can have rotating sushi for pretty cheap (definitely cheaper than in the West, and WAYY better). Or you can have delicious Ramen for around 7 $ US for a bowl with Shrimp tempura, or even an Udon noodle soup for similar price, depending on the place and its location. These places are less fancy but the food is so amazing in Japan that you rarely see a drop in quality. I do heavily recommend eating a lot of soup meals, they are incredibly delicious and come in many different variations, and will keep your wallett from emptying up too fast while in Japan. :)

@TheGoToFamily 5 лет назад

Glad to hear it, it was the same for us@@TheCdonkey . I mean, we did splurge once or twice... ;) but overall it wasn't as bad as I expected, and the thing is once you factor in the quality of the food in Japan it actually comes out cheaper than what you would find elsewhere. For example, you can't actually find real sushi in the west. All of our fish is frozen before being served "raw" (it's the law), so you end up paying more for sushi here because it's "fancy" and all that but the product is not as good as a rotating sushi joint in Japan. This is all my opinion of course, but I do believe it is true. :)

@danortiz 3 года назад

food is kinda cheap but, the price of rent is the real problem. Transportation isn't a big deal either, you can use public Transportation and it's awesome and cheap. Clothes are ok too. Electronics are not cheap, they are kinda expensive. So in general Rent and Entertainment are the real expensive one, at least in Tokyo.

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

This video is just what everyone has been asking for! Thanks Paolo!

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

Another great tip if you’re after cheap and healthy food is to go to supermarkets a couple of hours before closing as they tend to discount fresh food! We have a video of the foods they discount on our RU-vid channel 👍

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

@CriticalEatsJapan 5 лет назад

I like how you really tried to get the exact same brands in both places! I also find huge variances in the same area depending on the supermarket chain too...

@caboose691 5 лет назад

I'm heading out to Japan in a week, and I just have to say I have an incredible list of things to do in Tokyo thanks to you! I appreciate all the videos you have put out, and all the fun I am going to have because of you! Keep em' coming!

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

caboose691 have an amazing time! Maybe our videos can help you add a bit more to your list 👍

@redoctober6521 5 лет назад

Save yourself some time and a lot of headaches and get yourself a Pasmo or Suica card...

@caboose691 5 лет назад

@@MillennialTravelConfessions I'll check you guys out!

@caboose691 5 лет назад

@@redoctober6521 Roger that, will do!

@caboose691 4 года назад

@ኄኖክ ኃይሉ I had an absolute blast. I spend 5 days in Tokyo and 2 in Kyoto. Did a lot of sight-seeing, exploring, eating, and shopping! My favorite places that I visited were Odaiba and Kyoto. Kyoto for it's incredibly preserved architecture, beauty, and a long story about having to spend the night at a NET cafe because all hotels/hostels were booked LOL. I loved exploring around Tokyo, but my favorite place in tokyo had to be Odaiba. I loved the scenery there, the architecture, shopping, and the sight of the rainbow bridge during sunset/blue hour was magical. Favorite foods hands down were the Raman, Shabu-Shabu, Souflee Pancakes, Pork Katsu, and Curry. (and all of the egg sandwiches and Onigiri I had at conbini's when I needed a quick meal :P) I wanted to try so much more, but unfortunately didn't have the time to try EVERYTHING. I think my favorite moment out of the entire trip was this: I was trying to get to the famous Yasaka Pagoda for a sunset/blue hour shoot and was running behind - and not only that, but the line for the bus was very long! Another problem was I didn't know how much the bust cost. So I turned around to a bright-eyed old couple and asked them (in english) how much the bus was. Unfortunately, they didn't know English! So I pulled out a handful of 100 yen pieces, pointed to it, then the bus. The woman smiled and grabbed 300 yen, put it in my other hand, and closed it. She smiled and nodded. At this point, my heart melted from the wholesome exchange. The bus finally opened its doors but to my dismay, it looked like they could only fit a handful of people on, and there were about a dozen people in line in front of me. The older couple must have seen my distress. They tapped me on the shoulder and told me to "Go!" I was hesitant because I didn't want to cut the others, but they kept telling me to "Go!" So, I did! I ran to the front of the line and everyone let me get on ahead of them! They let another person in behind me then they closed the doors. As the bus was leaving I looked out the window to see the older couple smiling and waving at me. Because of their kindness, I was able to make it to the pagoda on time and capture some incredible images. It was so wonderful.

@arkijona_ 4 года назад

just got settled here in misawa aomori (from the philippines) and still feeling lost inside japanese supermarkets 😅😂 but im actually enjoying every minute of my grocery runs. there's a lot to explore! 🥰 thank you for this vlog!

@DeanaandPhil 5 лет назад

Simple, informational & great video! Many countries have these "cheap" or "expensive" labels. It's refreshing to show the actual prices. We are currently filming something similar for Thailand. :) Keep it up!

@neatkitten 5 лет назад

Your vids are getting better and better 👌🏻

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

neatkitten Paolo’s videos are the best!

@thany3 5 лет назад

Perfect if there weren't any quick cuts. I can't stand them. The content is great though.

@clarkli2936 5 лет назад

Thanks again for sharing the info. Family and I are going to be in Tokyo in a month, can't wait to put all we've learned from your videos into our experience! Maiko and you are awesome!

@Sahara333 5 лет назад

I like this price comparison of groceries! I lived in Tokyo for a semester and would shop around and compare prices. I would get certain items from certain stores. The open air markets prices were SUPER cheap for 4-6 bananas, sometimes on sale for 34¥, and a big bottle of water was like 84¥ compared to 97¥ at the super market. I had to learn by experience because my money went quick when I first got to Tokyo and only shopped at the super market and 100¥shop. Sometimes I would take trips to another supermarket on the train,Seiyu, because they had good prices for certain things too. I can’t wait to go back to Tokyo.

@bcairns47ntlworld 5 лет назад

Just got back from honeymoon in Japan .. thank you for your videos they were very helpful.. we had the holiday of our dreams and can’t wait to go back 👍

@craigcmu 4 года назад

I live in united state in michigan. i was really surprise on the price of your food a lot cheaper than ours here! I know its been a year since you filmed this. Still your food is like 2-3 dollar cheaper than ours here.

@robot3759 3 года назад

You have to remember that Japan has a much higher tax rate than the U.S. So, while you might see a 5-pack of onions for like $0.44, Japanese take-home pay is close to half of American take-home pay, so while the prices themselves are lower, the spending power is about the same.

@tony91200211 5 лет назад

Bro where I'm at in the U.S. I would have easily spent $100-200 usd on what you got.

@gemmajoffe7313 5 лет назад

Perfectly timed for my study break! Great content as always. :)

@BaconLordBear 5 лет назад

Honestly I'd still want to live in Tokyo. Ever since I traveled there I fell in love with the crowded and busy lifestyle and the idea of a vertical city. I can't wait to go back in March!

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

Bacon Lord Same with us! We were there earlier this year for 3 months and we’re going back there for a year next year to create more content for our RU-vid channel!

@jjidaho3975 5 лет назад

Hello Paolo, we just arrived in Tokyo and plan to go to the places you recommended to eat at. We are so excited, thank you for the tips

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Have an awesome trip jj Idaho!

@jjidaho3975 5 лет назад

Thank you

@nadiab1922 5 лет назад

Great video as always! 🤗 I moved to Tokyo a year ago from London and the groceries here are soooo expensive! For eg I pay double the price for milk but for only half the size and even toiletries are super expensive like for eg shampoo is so difficult to find cheaper than £6/7 here and I have even paid more than £10 for the minon brand whereas in UK I can easily find shampoo for £1/2.

@AfzaEATS 5 лет назад

the quality and content of this video has the same level as in the television, wow im amaze👍👍👍

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks afzataidin앞프장!

@traviousandrews1015 2 года назад

Id love more videos about Japanese rural life. Everything is about Tokyo

@pokcay 5 лет назад

Any new Paolo videos is a sign of a GOOD DAY! Anyway, thanks for this video, honestly! I’m currently pursuing a graduate degree, and i’m aiming to get into IUJ at Niigata. Since the location is basically a rural area, this gives me a good estimation on the food cost!

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks pokcay! Niigata is a beautiful area! Good luck.

@iregbox612 5 лет назад

Love your videos, man.:) Informative and entertaining. It was thanks to your vids that I was able to go to Japan with the family and have a great time with the top places you recommended.:)

@spaghettimonster1498 Год назад

It would be interesting to revisit al these products now. 4 years later a huge change.

@junebrown8207 5 лет назад

Dear Paolo, I loved this video as it was very enlightening. I would love to live in the countryside in Japan as I love the countryside more than I do the city wherever that may be on earth. I would also live in the countryside in Japan because of the cheapness of the food as this is much better whether for the individual or the family. Many thanks for this video, please keep them coming, from June.

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks June Brown! Glad you liked this video. Hope you're able to live in the countryside someday.

@krise6069 5 лет назад

Woo new video! That always makes my day :)

@willsonize2278 5 лет назад

This is a really interesting video I thought it would have been a bigger difference. Also I think you two are great and I love your food video 😁🍜🍣🥟

@banku320 5 лет назад

sweet, short, and informative. great video!

@user-cp2dt5cd6i 5 лет назад

This is very interesting video!! Before I wanted to live in Tokyo. But it was changed by this video.

@aka2761 4 года назад

Man you re awesome you deserve more subscribers

@Adam-he5bs 3 года назад

2:39 the tokyo side, look at that devil smile on the beer lol

@kayden1421 5 лет назад

I love the shots from behind of you walking lol

@inmyshoes372 5 лет назад

This was very interesting! Thank you for the video :)

@tamiyafrog3220 5 лет назад

Great video interesting and informative.

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

tamiya frog 🐸

@yuze1980 5 лет назад

TNX! Super helpful vid! ♥

@JohnDoe-oq4zs 5 лет назад

Very interesting and well produced

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching John Doe!

@nicholaspo5302 5 лет назад

Notification squad. Currently in Shinjuku right now.

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

Nicholas Po wicked! Don’t forget to check out Golden Gai in Shinjuku 👌

@JapanbyFood 5 лет назад

I knew that Tokyo was more expensive, but I didn't through the global percentage was a solid 12% difference ! This brings me to think about moving to countryside. Later ;)

@lotusblossom101 Год назад

I feel like it’s easy to tell that would be the case, since a lot of groceries do come from the countryside where they’re grown or come from.

@priscillalwong 3 года назад

Hi Paolo, thanks for the vid, but I think that your Shibuya location probably did not offer what many supermarkets in Tokyo DO ofter. E.g. Kameari has Maruetsu, Ito Yokado X 2, Hanamasa and another underground supaa all with different price points. At Maruetsu, you DO get fresh fish, and interesting catch of the day seafood from across the country. I discovered new varieties never seen before, and have picked up live crabs, for less than 200yen each. Life Supermarkets (e.g. Oyata, Adachi) also has a fresh fish counter, in-house bakery which are my go-to morning "perfume" (haha). So I feel that the simple comparison may end up not giving a close to accurate picture. This is an important point as most people who live in the Greater Tokyo area don't frequent Shibuya supermarkets. As for the countryside, e.g. Kamaboko (the pink type) in several Niigata or even Sado Island supermarkets cost 128 yen, as compared to the same brand in Tokyo at 99 yen. Many store owners attribute this to the increase cost in logistics as the target market moves further from the warehouse source. I do know you have a comparison list, but to say e.g. fish counters aren't available in Tokyo... Not exactly right. I found the countryside selling packaged foods at a noticeably higher price than Tokyo, and even Australian beef. But when it comes to Japanese produce, countryside supermarkets may have a slight advantage.

@user-ru3gj9dd5g 5 лет назад

このチャンネル好き☺️ なんか平和って感じ笑

@burr4695 5 лет назад

I LOVE that black and red sweater! I want it!

@crome2298 5 лет назад

First!!! Right on time Paolo I'll be in Tokyo again in less than 2 weeks !!!

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

JrBlnX enjoy Tokyo!

@crome2298 5 лет назад

@@MillennialTravelConfessions thanks!!

@zennoodle 5 лет назад

I saw Paolo smile when he picked up the Asahi beer! hahaha.

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

beer always puts a smile on my face

@zennoodle 5 лет назад

@@PaolofromTOKYOyou just had a mischievous smile. That's all. :). I will never complain about good beer! :)

@Q8Despair 2 года назад

can we get an updated version of this?

@hazelnutlatteyum 5 лет назад

We visited Japan early this year and visited quite a no. of cities there..Our favourite was Kakunodate which was like a countryside but very serene and peaceful..I think all foreigners should at least visit the countrysides of Japan to really feel the beauty & taste of Japan...We were actually able to relax and rejuvenate more when we were in the countrysides there than in other major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka..Definitely recommend everyone to visit the countrysides of Japan 👍😀

@mohamedyussuf9513 5 лет назад

In America when me and my family go shopping for groceries we averagely spend around $700 plus and we're like a family of 7 $100 per person

@amandamiller304 5 лет назад

great video thanks

@Mac-ir2rj 5 лет назад

Great video !! Keep it up.

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks Ghost!

@Mac-ir2rj 5 лет назад

@@PaolofromTOKYO You're welcome bro. Hope to visit there one day !

@AK46PlusOne 5 лет назад

Awesome video

@tituschad1144 5 лет назад

Very well done and informative. Could you do one on house and apartment rental country vs city?

@unmeaninglessly143 5 лет назад

even different supermarket or stores have different prices even in the same area. the ones with daily variety promotions are usually the best deal. for me at least.

@jadecummings8093 5 лет назад

Love your video, dude! 😊👍

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks as always Jade Cummings!

@jennvioletskies0855 5 лет назад

I really like your new intro.

@gabby6394 5 лет назад

Just heads for anyone who grocery shops : Some grocery stores are cheaper than others ! I find that its a constant anywhere in the world I go, some stores inflate the prices,.There is also a general rule that grocery shopping Tuesdays and Wednesdays are cheaper cuz that when they change/replace products that are going to expire; you will get TONS of discounted items and products. I used these tricks when I was in Argentina Canada, USA, England, France and and it never failed ! I'm pretty sure its the same in Japan...

@Azura.Ashton 5 лет назад

nice video edit

@luchianoswi 5 лет назад

Notification squad ❤️

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks Luchi Swidan for being part of the squad!

@apastoys5153 5 лет назад

Great video👍🏼

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks ricardo avelino!

@brancozorina138 3 года назад

It totally depends on the supermarket and the quality of food and whether it is locally sourced or imported, etc. There are some cheap supermarkets in Tokyo and also greengrocers. When it comes to normal groceries the prices are pretty much standardised no matter where you live. Cost of living is definitely higher in Tokyo when it comes to city tax, rent, bills, etc. Coming from someone who has lived in a small city in Nara and bigger cities like Kawasaki, Koganei and currently Musashino (the last two are in Tokyo).

@astroboy3507 5 лет назад

Another nice vid Paolo but that mic sounds muffled like last vid man!!!

@EugeOrochi 5 лет назад

I will like to live in Kyoto... but if not Osaka or a medium size city, I think this video was awesome!

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks EugeOrochi! Glad you liked my vid.

@SoGynoobtuber 5 лет назад

Hi Paulo Me and my friend and current staying in shinjuku and we have a great video idea for you. Why don’t you take us for street food and see our reaction to the delicacies Tokyo has to offer or take us on a illustrious night out. Please let me know your thoughts. We are here until the 22nd. P.s big fans of the channel from the UK

@keeliekalayidol8876 5 лет назад

ANY video of Paolo's handsome face lights up my day 😊🙌 And I get to see Japan 💖

@PaolofromTOKYO 5 лет назад

Thanks Keelie Kalay Idol!

@MrSteve280 2 года назад

The high price of rice you showed was astonishing. As was the relatively low price of meat/fish. I recently did an in-depth comparison shopping of several major east coast (US) supermarkets for over 170 items of produce, meat/fish, dairy products, canned goods, breads, coffee, pasta/cereals, beer & wine; Sam's Club (Walmart), Safeway, Food Lion, Giant, Lidl, and Aldi. Overall, there was not a meaningful difference for staple items - not enough to go out of your way to buy at a particular store. I think this is because every store has their own name brand or generic brand at a significant discount along with their daily specials. If there was one area of potential savings, it was with drinks - milk, bottled sodas, teas, water. Of course, whatever you may think you save is immediately undone when buying that $7 Starbucks drink or the $10 fast food meal after you leave the store.

@SinisterSixx 5 лет назад

Great stuff :)

@LucAbroad 5 лет назад

Apart of fruits, I always found prices in Japan reasonable.

@Human_Err0rr 5 лет назад

I would love to know the name of the supermarket you visited in Shibuya ☺️ Always enjoying your videos!

@peteraustin9715 5 лет назад

Thank you. Can you do a video about the different varieties of rice that are available? Are there rice-nerds in Japan?

@catherinebutler4819 5 лет назад

That was very interesting! But, when people say it's cheaper to live in the country than in Tokyo, maybe they're thinking of property/rental prices as much as food?

@Yumecha36 5 лет назад

Rice is definitely cheaper here in the U.S, although it probably isn’t very good quality. For everything you bought, it could easily be over $100 here. A lot of people say that Japan is really expensive, but compared to where I live in the US, Japan is extremely reasonable for everything you bought!

@Taiakun 5 лет назад

Will be interested in the difference in cost with a budget wholesale supermarket in Tokyo like Hanamasa compared to the countryside.

@amirashaynepulua3472 5 лет назад

I'm currently living in the countryside and I like Tokyo's wide variety of goods. Plus the transpo is waaay better. 😁

@gcayeconcepcion5458 5 лет назад

hi if you could make a video what are the different supermarkets near tokyo. would be staying in tokyo for 6 months would be helpful what supermarkets i can go to to find good affordable produce. thanks!

@matthewmain1985 5 лет назад

I didn’t notice to much of a difference with food prices in Tokyo and the countryside pretty comparable. Ate out almost every night while in Tokyo though .

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 лет назад

Matthew Main yea so did we because it’s not that expensive to eat out

@shatteredreality11 5 лет назад

Yeah, cooking during holiday is crazy waste of time imo. I mean we did it because of dietary requirements of my group, but i feel it's a waste of time

@bluebutterfly7233 4 года назад

Groceries are really cheap in Japan. A dozen eggs here in Canada is almost $4. Almost everything you took, is at least $2 more here.

@fredocorleone3280 5 лет назад

I was just inside that Sebu store in Shibuya about 2 weeks ago. :) A lot of the food in Tokyo is half as much as in Seattle. I don't understand this at all. Food should be much cheaper in the US - US is the breadbasket of the world. The prepared food is half the price in Tokyo groceries compared to Seattle...and tastes so good.

@danielbenner7583 5 лет назад

fredocorleone go to Trader Joe’s

@rainerlovesjapan9468 5 лет назад

Same in Australia. Cities cost more than suburbs or counrtyside.

@Michael-hy9ny 5 лет назад

I am wondering if you really did bought them all😂😂😂😂 Expensive!!!

@MihoshiChama 5 лет назад

Interesting places for the prices to differ. I wonder why that is.

@garioldwin Год назад

I will now start to watch a video, I hope it has prices written on the bottom screen when you mention them and that the prices are not in jen.

@Paj21Kat 5 лет назад

wow those prices r so good! Mines r more expensive than that

@gandammuu4063 4 года назад

in conclusion its better living in tokyo than countryside as u mention in ur later videos (average salary) it was 40% more in the capital than in the countryside, considering the price in the tokyo under 20% more expensive than countryside

@OceanofStarsVR 5 лет назад

I’ll be in Japan this upcoming tuesday

@41supreme17 4 года назад

In Netherlands all that would cost around 70 - 100 euros I do sports 4 days a week and 2 days a week i have classes on top of my normal job which is 7 hours - 5 days a week.. I would last 1 week all the things you bough there so i would need 3x that amount in one month.

@crabbearyscottage9899 5 лет назад

I'll be going to High school in japan for about 4 years in tokyo and get lots of sightseeing and go to every single place in tokyo then I'll move to Kyoto for 2 years then Osaka for 2 years then Yamaha for 1 year and move to country side

@michaelzelder4752 5 лет назад

When we went to japan, we were always wondering where the supermarkets were. Couldn’t find any vegetables while eating out

@animehub26 Год назад

I work in macau but the price in macau is higher in japan, but low salary, thats why i choose to go home,🥰✌️

@cherminsmithoptc5847 5 лет назад

Wow these prices are so much higher than the ones we've got in spain o.O

@tibrojordan1764 4 года назад

Make a video of Chiba.

@Rachit114 4 года назад

It's really very expensive in Japan when compared with India. Daily Grocery stuff like milk bread butter and fruits can be easily bought under ₹100. Japan is quite expensive !!

@hellzone7568 2 года назад

not only that in India we have fresh vegetables and meats.

@hinarashid5723 4 года назад

I can’t quite get my head around how expensive Japan actually is! We have farm shops which are a bit pricier because of the fresh produce but this is actually shocking !

@CharlesWongcrinklecut 4 года назад

I've actually found eating out in smaller cities was more expensive than in Tokyo. Perhaps Tokyo just has a wider range of budget options?

@KariKumari 3 года назад

I was gonna say that too, overall the countryside has a smaller variety of things, whereas in Tokyo it's easier to find some things and a little bit cheaper. If you hit up those vegetable stands or small farmers markets though, you can get things for a lot cheaper, but again, the selection varies. Though I'd guess that the prices of meat and fresh fish would be cheaper in the more coastal towns. I still haven't quite figured out how to stretch my food budget here, and I've been living here for 5 years. Transportation in the countryside is definitely the most expensive thing though, so I'm sure that that is part of the cost as well. .

@merbukmerah 5 лет назад

I would lived inside any konbini stores anywhere in japan all day long~

@maiyamanaka6720 5 лет назад

日本の三大都市圏内の愛知県は田舎ではない。人口は約1,000万人で、シカゴ首都圏とほぼ同じ人口規模なので、「都市中心と郊外」という表現はより正確です。おそらく東京の渋谷の代わりに東京の西の郊外の八王子に比べて愛知と同じレベルでしょう。

@mor85241 5 лет назад

愛知県は名古屋以外は田舎でしょ

@andy-travels2345 5 лет назад

hi paolo good advice where would be a good place to stay just outside of the tokyo area i,v been to tokyo done all the tourist things

@luckyguy71 5 лет назад

I'm in Silicon Valley California and actually Tokyo prices are less expensive that in the USA. Rice is cheaper in the USA but the fish and Meat prices are much higher. For the same things, I would spend $100 USD

@ankitdhawale3160 3 года назад

You have not mentioned the weight of items

@LordRamen12 4 года назад

dang the bananas where a huge difference

@callme_Sweetpea 5 лет назад

Paolo! My wife and I are traveling to Japan next spring. My wife is lactose intolerant, so I'm wondering if there are lactose free products like milk in Japan? Or is that unheard-of over there?