The quality of life in Japan is much higher than the global average. With a leading economy, Japanese living is affordable. There are two main ways to answer the question “Is Japan an expensive country?” The first way is to compare the quality of life with that of other countries. To do this, you need to look at the price of food, transportation, and insurance.
The short answer to the question above is, yes! Japan can be expensive, or it can be super cheap, depending on where you go. Japan is neither an expensive country overall nor cheap overall — that’s because of the disparity between the expensive parts and the cheap parts of Japan.
Hostels
If you want to experience Japan at a low price, you might want to look into hostels. Most are relatively cheap, charging between Y2,000 and Y3,500 per person per night. They are also very clean, and a great way to meet other travelers. However, if you want to experience Japan like a local, you might want to consider staying in a capsule hotel. These are essentially tiny rooms that are enclosed in boxes, and they cost around US$30 a night.
Food
In Japan, food is extremely expensive. Many of the ingredients are hand -selected and are grown or raised by Japanese farmers. Most supermarket fruit is picture-perfect and the Japanese have a very high standard for their products. Many of these products are highly prized and expensive, and they are often only available during a limited season.
Transportation
In Japan, transportation costs are quite expensive, but you can still get around cheaply if you know the basic rules of the system. You should buy the cheapest ticket you can find, and use the fare adjustment machines at exit gates to make sure that you pay the correct price. Alternatively, you can try walking to get to your destination.
Insurance
Traditionally, insurance in Japan has been about underwriting the whole pool of risks. This has resulted in many processes that are designed to screen out bad risks while meeting certain assumptions. As a result, the third sector has tended to be dominated by scale and average incidence rates.
Kyoto townhouses
The yen has plummeted and many Chinese tourists are looking to purchase real estate in Kyoto. As a result, the market for Kyoto townhouses is on the rise. One of the companies that has recently developed a luxury apartment complex in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward has sold over 70 percent of its units.
Business hotels
When it comes to value for money, business hotels in Japan offer an excellent value for your money. Many Japanese business hotels are traditional inns with tatami mat floors and futons. You can usually expect a superb breakfast and dinner at these hotels. These hotels are generally a bit more expensive than chain hotels, but they are still a great choice for business travelers.
Cost of a bus trip
When taking a trip in Japan, one of the biggest expenses is getting the JR pass. This pass covers many JR services, including buses and trains. You can purchase your JR pass in advance and pick it up at the station when you arrive. The JR pass has many benefits and can help you save money on your trip.
There’s a lot you need to know about traveling to Japan as a backpacker. It’s uncharted territory for most budget travellers as it’s so different from other parts of the world. However, if you want to do it (and don’t we all) then you need to know how to travel in Japan on the cheap so here are some top tips!
