- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Iwaki
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (C$2.30) | C$2.38 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (C$4.14) | C$4.26 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$2.62 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (C$28) | C$9 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (C$8) | C$3.73 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (C$2.41) | C$2.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥450 (C$5.17) | C$2.31 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (C$1.72) | C$1.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (C$2,298) | C$1,186 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (C$1,379) | C$982 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (C$161) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥140,000 (C$1,608) | C$919 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 (C$919) | C$695 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (C$103) | C$64 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (C$54) | C$39 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥400,000 (C$4,595) | C$392 | + 1073% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (C$241) | C$111 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (C$77) | C$61 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (C$80) | C$41 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (C$149) | C$95 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (C$161) | C$87 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (C$1.72) | C$1.19 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$47 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (C$3.45) | C$3.21 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (C$34) | C$19 | + 80% | |
| 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$46) | C$44 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (C$28) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (C$28) | C$84 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (C$103) | C$90 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.98 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (C$7) | C$5.61 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,959
(¥431,677)
in Iwaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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