Japan vs United States
United States is about 37% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Japan United States
Price level (US=100) 63.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan United States
Housing & utilities 177 215
Food 191 117
Transport 150 116
Restaurants & hotels 148 142
Health 97 208
Communication 227 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan United States
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 5.8
Internet users 86% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 37% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $157,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or United States?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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