- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Tsukuba
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsukuba, Japan compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tsukuba (Japan) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥970 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥658 (CHF 5.74) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥378 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥209 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.43 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥200 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.94 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥483 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥446 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 4.21 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥349 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 2.88 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥240 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.16 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥650 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 17 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥233 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.52 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥325 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 2.15 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Tsukuba (Japan) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥87,953 (CHF 767) | CHF 1,970 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (CHF 1,046) | CHF 1,564 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,833 (CHF 129) | CHF 225 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥45,000 (CHF 392) | CHF 1,330 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (CHF 436) | CHF 1,000 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,500 (CHF 48) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,244 (CHF 37) | CHF 33 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,000 (CHF 514) | CHF 641 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (CHF 70) | CHF 150 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥100 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 18 | - 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Tsukuba (Japan) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,333 (CHF 47) | CHF 98 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,330 (CHF 38) | CHF 114 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (CHF 70) | CHF 163 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,667 (CHF 76) | CHF 155 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tsukuba (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,910,000 (CHF 16,655) | CHF 29,047 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.70 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥5,833 (CHF 51) | CHF 87 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tsukuba (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥687 (CHF 5.99) | CHF 13 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥300 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥660 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 4.64 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥660 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 4.77 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.00 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥353 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 2.95 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,000 (CHF 17) | CHF 53 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Tsukuba (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,400 (CHF 30) | CHF 62 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,986 (CHF 26) | CHF 34 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (CHF 52) | CHF 164 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,600 (CHF 75) | CHF 106 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥695 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥670 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 5.57 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥533 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥10,500 (CHF 92) | CHF 215 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 0.33 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,600 (CHF 66) | CHF 54 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥422 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 3,547
(¥406,808)
in Tsukuba.
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