Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (C$2.41) | C$1.85 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (C$4.34) | C$4.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$3.04 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (C$29) | C$10 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (C$2.53) | C$3.41 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥450 (C$5.43) | C$2.48 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (C$1.81) | C$1.93 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (C$2,414) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥120,000 (C$1,448) | C$1,241 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (C$169) | C$133 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥140,000 (C$1,690) | C$1,120 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,000 (C$965) | C$806 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (C$109) | C$66 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (C$57) | C$50 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥400,000 (C$4,827) | C$322 | + 1399% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (C$253) | C$96 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (C$13) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (C$81) | C$61 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (C$84) | C$38 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (C$157) | C$96 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (C$169) | C$112 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (C$1.81) | C$1.39 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| 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$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.78 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (C$3.62) | C$3.11 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (C$36) | C$20 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (C$48) | C$50 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (C$29) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (C$29) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (C$109) | C$94 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$36 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,139 (¥674,433) in Iwaki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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