USD |
JPY |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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$19
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(¥2,856)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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$9
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(¥1,327)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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$4.63
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(¥709)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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$1.96
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(¥300)
|
|
12 eggs, large
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$2.92
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(¥447)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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$2.04
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(¥311)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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$4.50
|
(¥689)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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$6
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(¥979)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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$2.21
|
(¥339)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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$1.49
|
(¥229)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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$12
|
(¥1,829)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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$2.46
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(¥377)
|
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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$1.10
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(¥168)
|
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USD |
JPY |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
$830
|
(¥127,075)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
$609
|
(¥93,132)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
$49
|
(¥7,545)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
$573
|
(¥87,688)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
$349
|
(¥53,363)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
$36
|
(¥5,440)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
$28
|
(¥4,259)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
$155
|
(¥23,691)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
$82
|
(¥12,496)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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$8
|
(¥1,225)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
$9
|
(¥1,324)
|
|
USD |
JPY |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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$57
|
(¥8,664)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
$38
|
(¥5,792)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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$110
|
(¥16,799)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
$83
|
(¥12,739)
|
USD |
JPY |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
$32,655
|
(¥4,997,510)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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$0.50
|
(¥77)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
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$37
|
(¥5,704)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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$15
|
(¥2,353)
|
|
USD |
JPY |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
$4.50
|
(¥688)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
$12
|
(¥1,788)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
$38
|
(¥5,873)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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$7
|
(¥996)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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$4.40
|
(¥674)
|
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
$5.51
|
(¥843)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
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$2.97
|
(¥455)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
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$2.74
|
(¥419)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
$18
|
(¥2,690)
|
USD |
JPY |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
$32
|
(¥4,974)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
$9
|
(¥1,448)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
$61
|
(¥9,313)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
$69
|
(¥10,503)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
$11
|
(¥1,751)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
$4.61
|
(¥706)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
$1.60
|
(¥245)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
$606
|
(¥92,721)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
$0.22
|
(¥34)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
$103
|
(¥15,813)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
$3.00
|
(¥460)
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