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Currency
The Japanese currency is yen. The $US can get you
approximately 105 - 120 yen.
See http://www.xe.net/
for current exchange rate.
The Japanese currency consists of the following:
Japanese Coins
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1 yen
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5 yen
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10 yen
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50 yen
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100 yen
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500 yen
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Japanese Bills
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1,000 yen
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2,000 yen
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5,000 yen
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10,000 yen
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Comparison
Here is the general cost of everyday goods in Japan.
(Remove the last 2 zeros to get an approximate price in $US)
5000 yen - $50.00
| Item |
Price (yen) |
| Can of Coke (350ml) |
120 |
| Mcdonalds Bigmac Meal |
600 |
| 1 Liter of gasoline |
100 |
| Pack of Cigarettes |
270-300 |
| Can of beer |
150 |
| Beer at a bar |
500-900 |
| Movie Ticket |
1600-1800 |
| Return Ticket to
Osaka (Domestic Flight) |
34,000 |
| Return Ticket to Osaka (Bullet
Train) |
30,000 |
| Return Ticket to Korea or Taiwan |
20,000-25,000 |
| Cheapest Flight to New York |
35,000 |
| Per minute charge for cell
phone to cell phone |
30-50 |
| Per minute charge for receiving
cell phone calls |
0 |
| Internet Access |
2,000-4,000 |
| One month membership at a private
gym |
7,000 and up |
| 10 minute haircuts |
1,000 |
| Normal haircuts |
4,000-6,000 |
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Taxes
The price for taxes on goods and services is 5%. Starting from 2004,
it is mandatory to include tax on items; with minor exceptions on
low ticket items.
Tipping
Tipping is generally unneccessary - including restaurants and taxis;
however some hotels and high-class restaurants may include a service
charge.
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