- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Tsukuba
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsukuba, Japan vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tsukuba (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥970 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥658 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥446 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 1.86 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 6 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥683 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.20 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥713 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥469 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 3.92 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥386 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 2.96 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 1.93 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,075 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥247 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.50 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥282 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 2.16 | + 18% | |
| 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 | ¥89,241 (CHF 811) | CHF 2,233 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥93,684 (CHF 852) | CHF 1,550 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥12,800 (CHF 116) | CHF 263 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥87,095 (CHF 792) | CHF 1,316 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (CHF 454) | CHF 766 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,500 (CHF 50) | CHF 340 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,244 (CHF 39) | CHF 33 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,000 (CHF 536) | CHF 533 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (CHF 73) | CHF 163 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥100 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 18 | - 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tsukuba (Japan) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,333 (CHF 48) | CHF 103 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,330 (CHF 39) | CHF 63 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (CHF 73) | CHF 143 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,667 (CHF 79) | CHF 168 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tsukuba (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,969,600 (CHF 17,902) | CHF 27,566 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.64 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,375 (CHF 85) | CHF 90 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Tsukuba (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,015 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,500 (CHF 14) | CHF 40 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,000 (CHF 36) | CHF 93 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥300 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥660 (CHF 6.00) | CHF 4.22 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥660 (CHF 6.00) | CHF 3.90 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.00 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥353 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 2.45 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,167 (CHF 20) | CHF 43 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Tsukuba (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (CHF 32) | CHF 55 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,133 (CHF 28) | CHF 34 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (CHF 55) | CHF 135 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,250 (CHF 75) | CHF 108 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥627 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥535 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 5.50 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (CHF 5.00) | CHF 5.80 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 0.55 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (CHF 73) | CHF 79 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥429 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tsukuba (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,350
(¥478,612)
in Tsukuba.
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