For Americans who own cars, gasoline prices are about half the cost than in Japan. Correspondingly, the taxi fare in the US is about half that of Japan. The average Japanese movie ticket is about 1800 yen (~$18), whereas the American average is about $11.
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The truth is, Japan is probably not as expensive as you think! While it may be pricier than countries like China, Thailand, and Vietnam, to the surprise of many travelers, it's generally less expensive than places such as Singapore, the U.K., Australia, and Scandinavia.
Budget: $2+. There are a number of affordable restaurant chains in Japan where you can enjoy a delicious, quick meal. I recommend Coco's for Japanese curry, as well as Yoshinoya, Matsuya, Sukiya and Sushiro for different rice bowls. You can find these places at every corner in big and small cities.
The likelihood that credit cards are accepted decreases in small cities and towns, and thus it is advisable to keep cash at hand when visiting rural areas. Cash is often the only way to pay for small entrance fees at tourist sights, smaller restaurants and small shops. Many lockers also require coins.