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 Money Exchange
Traveler’s Checks can be cashed at banks, but few stores or restaurants will accept them. The money exchange counters at Narita Airport are open from 6:30 am until 11:00 pm.
Cost of Living
The cost of living is higher in Japan than in most other countries. However, with careful planning and budgeting, you can get by on a comparable amount of money. Plan for between $20 and $30 a day for food and other personal expenses. (Please note: Breakfasts and dinners are included in the homestay option.) Prices and exchange rates are subject to change.
Here are some sample prices to give you an idea of the cost of living.
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Big Mac, large fries, and medium drink (“value meal”)
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¥550
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Umbrella, economical
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¥1,000
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Turkey subway sandwich, half
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¥390
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Sony Walkman
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¥8,000-30,000
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Turkey subway sandwich, full
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¥700
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36-exposure film
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¥500
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House coffee at Starbucks, short
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¥250
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36-exposure film processing
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¥2,000
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House coffee at Douters
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¥180
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First-run movie
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¥1,800
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Coca Cola from vending machine
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¥120
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Tokyo Disneyland, one-day passport
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¥5,500
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Donut at Mr. Donut
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¥60-200
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One year membership at YMCA
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¥2,800
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Two-hour all-you-can-eat/drink Shabu Shabu
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¥3,000
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Round-trip train fare between Tokyo and Kyoto
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¥15,660
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Obento (box lunch)
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¥500
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Round-trip night bus between Tokyo and Kyoto
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¥14,200
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Deodorant
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¥500-900
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Minimum fee for subway
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¥160
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Shaving cream, 200g
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¥630
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Pre-paid cell phone
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¥4,800
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