This article compares the cost of living in Japan and France, looking at factors such as housing, transportation, food, entertainment and leisure. Overall cost of living expenses tend to be higher in Japan than they are in France; rent prices are typically higher; public transport tends to be cheaper; food prices are usually slightly lower; entertainment/leisure activities can range from being slightly cheaper up until being more expensive depending on activity chosen. Budgeting is an important factor when deciding which country offers better value for money spent.