🇯🇵 Japan vs 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
A side-by-side look at what everyday products cost in Japan and United Kingdom, in US dollars, with local income for context. Cheaper side is highlighted for each row.
🇯🇵 Japan🇬🇧 UK
iPhone 17 Pro
$1,114
10.6 days of income
$1,466
9.8 days of income
Big Mac
$3.03
10 min of work
$7.08
16 min of work
Netflix Premium
$14/mo
$25/mo
Gasoline (litre)
$1.04
$2.00
Average income / yr
$38,340
$54,550
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to live in Japan or United Kingdom?
It depends on the item and, crucially, on income. The table above shows dollar prices side by side, but the affordability captions (days or minutes of work) reveal which country's residents actually find each product cheaper relative to what they earn.
Are these official prices?
Yes. Every figure comes from a first-party source (Apple, Netflix, Spotify, The Economist, GlobalPetrolPrices) and World Bank income data, converted at current exchange rates.