Average Vacation Expenses in Japan
1.5%
— value growth in dollar since 2016
The U.S. dollar has gained 1.5% on the Japanese Yen over the past year, which is helpful for travelers jaunting to the Land of the Rising Sun. A night out in Japan is not too expensive, but just about every other category ranks in the top half of the countries examined. Flights to Japan, the mountainous island nation that is relatively difficult to get to, are more expensive than any other country, at a whopping $41.5 per 100/km.
| New York (JFK) — Tokyo (NRT) |
$4,497.33* |
| Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger |
Flight per 100/km: $41.48 |
| Drinks & Dining |
$60.21 |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
$7.15 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
$35.76 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
$5.90 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
$3.58 |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) |
$4.47 |
| Cappuccino (Regular) |
$3.35 |
| Groceries |
$24.08 |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
$6.31 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
$1.48 |
| Eggs (12) |
$2.05 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$7.93 |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.65 |
| Banana (1 lb) |
$1.31 |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.35 |
| Local transit |
$6.52 |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$1.79 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
$4.73 |
| Recreation |
$31.76 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
$15.67 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
$16.09 |
| Accommodation Average |
$102.85 |
| Hotels |
$139.70 |
| Airbnb |
$66.00 |
* Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided by Kiwi.com's flight price index to the mileage from New York City's JFK airport to the stated country's capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.
