- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Iwaki
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (C$7) | C$14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (C$2.20) | C$2.31 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (C$3.97) | C$4.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (C$13) | C$2.54 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (C$26) | C$9 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (C$8) | C$3.55 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (C$2.32) | C$2.26 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥450 (C$4.96) | C$2.18 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (C$1.65) | C$1.87 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (C$2,205) | C$1,209 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (C$1,323) | C$1,030 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (C$154) | C$104 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥140,000 (C$1,543) | C$919 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 (C$882) | C$695 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (C$99) | C$64 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥400,000 (C$4,410) | C$393 | + 1022% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (C$232) | C$111 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (C$74) | C$58 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (C$77) | C$41 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (C$143) | C$96 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (C$154) | C$87 | + 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$23,851 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (C$1.65) | C$1.19 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$47 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$2.88 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (C$3.31) | C$3.16 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.53 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (C$33) | C$19 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (C$44) | C$45 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (C$26) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (C$26) | C$84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (C$99) | C$89 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.72 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 22% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,467
(¥405,132)
in Iwaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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