- Cost of Living
- Japan
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- Iwaki
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (C$8) | C$15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (C$2.35) | C$2.17 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (C$4.23) | C$4.84 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$2.90 | + 386% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (C$28) | C$10 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (C$8) | C$4.00 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (C$2.47) | C$3.07 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (C$12) | C$16 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥450 (C$5.29) | C$2.51 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (C$1.76) | C$2.07 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (C$2,352) | C$1,576 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (C$1,411) | C$1,122 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (C$165) | C$109 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥140,000 (C$1,647) | C$1,019 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 (C$941) | C$774 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (C$55) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥400,000 (C$4,704) | C$377 | + 1148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (C$247) | C$98 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (C$12) | C$23 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (C$79) | C$59 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (C$82) | C$40 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (C$153) | C$93 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (C$165) | C$92 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (C$1.76) | C$1.26 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$65 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (C$3.53) | C$3.09 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (C$35) | C$19 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (C$28) | C$101 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (C$106) | C$87 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.53 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 216 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,284
(¥534,317)
in Iwaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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