Japan vs Spain
Japan is about 2% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Japan Spain
Price level (US=100) 63.4 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Spain
Housing & utilities 177 148
Food 191 114
Transport 150 131
Restaurants & hotels 148 111
Health 97 123
Communication 227 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Spain
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.7
Internet users 86% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Spain?
Japan is more expensive: about 2% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $97,500 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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