- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Peru
- Fukuoka
- Lima
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Fukuoka (Japan) and Lima (Peru)
| Food | 167% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 167% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,410 (S/. 41) | S/. 14.26 | 186% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥580 (S/. 16.76) | S/. 14.57 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥450 (S/. 13.01) | S/. 7.05 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥304 (S/. 8.78) | S/. 3.75 | 134% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥260 (S/. 7.52) | S/. 5.14 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥450 (S/. 13.01) | S/. 3.06 | 326% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,200 (S/. 35) | S/. 9.59 | 262% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥750 (S/. 22) | S/. 3.78 | 473% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥550 (S/. 15.90) | S/. 3.16 | 402% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥433 (S/. 12.53) | S/. 3.63 | 245% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 (S/. 58) | S/. 34 | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥233 (S/. 6.74) | S/. 5.23 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥350 (S/. 10.12) | S/. 1.81 | 459% |
| Housing | 62% | ||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥153,333 (S/. 4,432) | S/. 2,458 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,667 (S/. 482) | S/. 209 | 131% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥3,250 (S/. 94) | S/. 192 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥80,000 (S/. 2,312) | S/. 2,069 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥20,000 (S/. 578) | S/. 295 | 96% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,000 (S/. 29) | S/. 9.73 | 197% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,500 (S/. 43) | S/. 10.85 | 299% |
| Clothes | 22% | ||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥11,000 (S/. 318) | S/. 156 | 104% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,000 (S/. 145) | S/. 169 | 15% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,000 (S/. 231) | S/. 249 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥18,000 (S/. 520) | S/. 191 | 172% |
| Transportation | 190% | ||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 190% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 49,057 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥1,000 (S/. 29) | S/. 4.05 | 613% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥5,500 (S/. 159) | S/. 64 | 147% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 29 | - |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | S/. 11.33 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | S/. 18.42 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (S/. 14.45) | S/. 9.73 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | S/. 14.46 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | S/. 3.96 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥270 (S/. 7.80) | S/. 4.80 | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,500 (S/. 101) | S/. 27 | 274% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (S/. 101) | S/. 72 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,167 (S/. 92) | S/. 30 | 201% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥5,000 (S/. 145) | S/. 142 | 2% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥10,333 (S/. 299) | S/. 160 | 87% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥850 (S/. 25) | S/. 17.78 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥375 (S/. 10.84) | S/. 8.77 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥533 (S/. 15.42) | S/. 8.78 | 76% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | S/. 494 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥7,400 (S/. 214) | S/. 206 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥440 (S/. 12.72) | S/. 5.91 | 115% |
| TOTAL | 98% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,951 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 30,990
(¥1,072,127)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
S/. 15,625
in Lima.