Japanese life
General cost of living (as at Aug 08)
100 YEN equals:
AUD
GBP
EUR
NZD
HKD
SGD
ZAR
GBP
EUR
NZD
HKD
SGD
ZAR
$1.00
£0.48
€0.60
$1.27
$7.20
$1.27
R6.84
£0.48
€0.60
$1.27
$7.20
$1.27
R6.84
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Approximate cost in Japan:
One day subway pass (Tokyo)
CD
Pint of beer
Glass of wine
Cup of coffee
Cinema ticket
Food snack/ sandwich
CD
Pint of beer
Glass of wine
Cup of coffee
Cinema ticket
Food snack/ sandwich
1000 YEN
1800 YEN
900 YEN
600 YEN
350 YEN
1800 YEN
100 to 250 YEN
1800 YEN
900 YEN
600 YEN
350 YEN
1800 YEN
100 to 250 YEN
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Nightlife, food, and drink
Japan has a lot to offer, from outdoor adventures to entertainment only found in the most vibrant cities of the world. Art galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, dance, music, restaurants, pubs, zoos, exhibitions, Japan has it all and information about leisure opportunities and attractions in Japan and its major cities is available from the internet and a number of English newspapers and free magazines.
Below are some useful websites regarding entertainment and culture in Japan:
www.jnto.go.jp
www.japan-guide.com
www.japantimes.co.jp
www.metropolis.co.jp
