There are a lot of drug stores around Japan. You probably want to cut your cost while traveling and would like to get items cheaper and want to know which drugstore sell the stuff in better price. I usually don’t care much about the price and just got to the nearest drugstore but I was just curious and went some drugstores in Tokyo (BicDrug (Drugstore that is run by BicCamera), Matsumotokiyoshi, Don Quijote) to check their price difference. To tell the truth, each drugstore has its special prices on specific items so I cannot say “this store has the cheapest price on everything!” but here are some price comparisons of some popular items.
(*All the prices here are not including tax. The prices differ on each store and change daily. The prices on this article were on 17 Dec 2016.)
BicDrug ¥986
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥700
Don Quijote ¥498 ←CHEAPEST!!
BicDrug ¥555 ←CHEAPEST!!
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥555 ←CHEAPEST!!
Don Quijote ¥598
BicDrug and Matusmotokiyoshi I went were just 5-minute walk away, and many items have the same price but BicDrug gives you more store point that you can use at BicCamera stores.
BicDrug ¥925
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥925
Don Quijote ¥795 ←CHEAPEST!!
BicDrug ¥1,500
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥1,500
Don Quijote ¥1,500
Every store has the same price… hmmm interesting.
BicDrug ¥378 ←CHEAPEST!!
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥388
Don Quijote ¥405
BicDrug ¥598 ←CHEAPEST!!
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥648
Don Quijote ¥795
BicDrug ¥478
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥370 ←CHEAPEST!!
Don Quijote ¥378
(Reusable steam neck & shoulder pillow. You reheat it with a microwave.)
BicDrug ¥1,450 ←CHEAPEST!!
Matsumotokiyoshi ¥1,480
Don Quijote ¥1,480
As you can see, the prices of some items differ and some not. You might feel Matsumotokiyoshi does not have much cheap prices, but it has the most variety of cosmetic items instead. Don Quijote usually offers the cheap price on specific items, and BicDrug gives you a good store point refund. Each store has its good points and weak points. And of course, the price changes depending on the locations and seasons. It would be fun for you to find your favorite drug store upon your demand.
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