- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United States
- Kobe
- Dallas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kobe (Japan) and Dallas (United States)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥900 ($8.80) | $12.05 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $6.40 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥400 ($3.91) | $4.01 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 ($2.00) | $2.31 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.48 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.44 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.82 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 ($3.91) | $3.58 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | $4.14 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $2.14 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14.14 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥280 ($2.74) | $1.72 | 59% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥400 ($3.91) | $1.80 | 118% |
| Housing | 56% | ||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥260,000 ($2,542) | $1,447 | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,000 ($244) | $173 | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥2,500 ($24) | $43 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $600 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $110 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9.10 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥6,000 ($59) | $42 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥4,500 ($44) | $35 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,000 ($78) | $65 | 20% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥15,000 ($147) | $77 | 92% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,200 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.95 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,000 ($117) | $55 | 112% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care | 59% | ||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 59% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,800 ($17.60) | $7.75 | 127% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥600 ($5.87) | $6.41 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.88 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.38 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.65 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.38 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 ($39) | $18.19 | 115% |
| Entertainment | 2% | ||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 2% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,667 ($36) | $40 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,750 ($27) | $18.79 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥7,667 ($75) | $82 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥750 ($7.33) | $9.74 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.31 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥550 ($5.38) | $4.44 | 21% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥14,800 ($145) | $129 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.89 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $52 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥360 ($3.52) | $6.40 | 45% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,937 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Dallas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,337
(¥443,502)
in Kobe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Dallas.