Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kobe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥914 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥683 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥565 (C$5.16) | C$5.78 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 (C$1.77) | C$1.97 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥296 (C$2.70) | C$4.31 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥686 (C$6) | C$3.89 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥965 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥740 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥441 (C$4.03) | C$3.65 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥205 (C$1.88) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,581 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥225 (C$2.05) | C$2.55 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥268 (C$2.45) | C$2.11 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kobe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥223,676 (C$2,042) | C$2,291 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥149,913 (C$1,369) | C$1,332 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,449 (C$168) | C$124 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥87,461 (C$799) | C$1,235 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥72,872 (C$665) | C$875 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,595 (C$97) | C$68 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,227 (C$39) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,173 (C$641) | C$311 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,396 (C$131) | C$140 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥667 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,751 (C$34) | C$25 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kobe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,145 (C$83) | C$57 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,207 (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,350 (C$85) | C$105 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥16,536 (C$151) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kobe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,838,150 (C$25,914) | C$22,942 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (C$1.36) | C$1.66 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,738 (C$98) | C$67 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kobe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,260 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,345 (C$21) | C$77 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥671 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥626 (C$5.71) | C$4.17 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥521 (C$4.76) | C$4.59 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥160 (C$1.46) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (C$2.35) | C$2.78 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,912 (C$36) | C$20 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kobe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,994 (C$36) | C$53 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,344 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,805 (C$144) | C$135 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,710 (C$70) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥514 (C$4.70) | C$4.71 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥601 (C$5.49) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥50,000 (C$457) | C$647 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥79 (C$0.72) | C$0.24 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (C$91) | C$37 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (C$3.69) | C$11 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2023.
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