- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United States
- Hachiōji
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hachiōji (Japan) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 13% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hachiōji (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,000 ($9.78) | $12.41 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 ($6.84) | $5.88 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥450 ($4.40) | $4.14 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥250 ($2.44) | $2.38 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.21 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.95 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,000 ($19.56) | $4.99 | 292% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 ($7.82) | $3.42 | 129% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 ($2.93) | $3.43 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥250 ($2.44) | $1.60 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13.62 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 ($2.20) | $1.55 | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 ($1.96) | $1.96 | 0% |
| Housing | 10% | ||
| Housing in Hachiōji (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥110,000 ($1,076) | $1,516 | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥60,000 ($587) | $103 | 472% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥5,400 ($53) | $38 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥249,000 ($2,435) | $487 | 400% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $86 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $6.99 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - |
| Clothes | 70% | ||
| Clothes in Hachiōji (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥8,900 ($87) | $46 | 91% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥8,000 ($78) | $39 | 103% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥5,900 ($58) | $63 | 9% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥7,900 ($77) | $80 | 3% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Hachiōji (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,808 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.04 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,000 ($156) | $89 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.16 | - |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Hachiōji (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥900 ($8.80) | $7.21 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥899 ($8.79) | $5.77 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.21 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.09 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.89 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18.58 | - |
| Entertainment | 51% | ||
| Entertainment in Hachiōji (Japan) is 51% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 ($29) | $41 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 ($39) | $21 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥30,000 ($293) | $173 | 70% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥8,000 ($78) | $98 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥900 ($8.80) | $11.03 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥600 ($5.87) | $4.77 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥99,999 ($978) | $117 | 733% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥8,000 ($78) | $70 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $10.58 | - |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,794 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hachiōji (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Chicago (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,083
(¥417,592)
in Hachiōji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Chicago.