- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Jordan
- Shizuoka
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shizuoka (Japan) and Amman (Jordan)
| Food | 10% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,500 (Dinar 11.184) | Dinar 13.833 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥500 (Dinar 3.728) | Dinar 4.784 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥400 (Dinar 2.982) | Dinar 2.286 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥360 (Dinar 2.684) | Dinar 1.172 | 129% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Dinar 1.857 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dinar 0.529 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (Dinar 4.473) | Dinar 2.321 | 93% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (Dinar 5.219) | Dinar 1.479 | 253% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dinar 1 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 2.543 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 17.571 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥350 (Dinar 2.610) | Dinar 1.143 | 128% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.286 | - |
| Housing | 98% | ||
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 98% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥150,000 (Dinar 1,118) | Dinar 428 | 161% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dinar 58 | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥5,000 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 28 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥300,000 (Dinar 2,237) | Dinar 449 | 398% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | Dinar 120 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dinar 4.571 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 3.643 | - |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥10,000 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 50 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥4,000 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 40 | 25% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,000 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 47 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥8,000 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 42 | 42% |
| Transportation | 189% | ||
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 189% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 27,000 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥400 (Dinar 2.982) | Dinar 0.778 | 283% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 (Dinar 112) | Dinar 28 | 295% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 5.773 | - |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥700 (Dinar 5.219) | Dinar 4.214 | 24% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥850 (Dinar 6.337) | Dinar 3.164 | 100% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.792 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 3.567 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.143 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 1.833 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 5.143 | - |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 35 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 14.125 | 85% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 27 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 60 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 6.667 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 2.393 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | Dinar 5.167 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dinar 149 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.072 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥6,000 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 66 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥600 (Dinar 4.473) | Dinar 1.921 | 133% |
| TOTAL | 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,354 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,026
(¥137,635)
in Shizuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 625
in Amman.