- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Miyazaki
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miyazaki, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miyazaki (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,300 (C$15) | C$14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥620 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥185 (C$2.13) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥224 (C$2.58) | C$2.38 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥259 (C$2.99) | C$4.26 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (C$5.76) | C$2.62 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,000 (C$23) | C$9 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥333 (C$3.84) | C$2.90 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥150 (C$1.73) | C$2.89 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 (C$46) | C$16 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥367 (C$4.23) | C$2.31 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (C$3.46) | C$1.76 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Miyazaki (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥203,300 (C$2,343) | C$1,186 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥100,000 (C$1,152) | C$982 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (C$173) | C$117 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (C$864) | C$919 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (C$576) | C$695 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (C$104) | C$64 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥67,000 (C$772) | C$392 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (C$230) | C$111 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,050 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,500 (C$40) | C$26 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Miyazaki (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (C$115) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (C$46) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (C$115) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥6,000 (C$69) | C$87 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Miyazaki (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,500,000 (C$28,809) | C$22,684 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥114 (C$1.31) | C$1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,000 (C$138) | C$47 | + 191% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Miyazaki (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (C$12) | C$8 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥3,000 (C$35) | C$20 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥820 (C$9) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (C$4.61) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (C$1.14) | C$3.21 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (C$2.30) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (C$46) | C$19 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Miyazaki (Japan) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (C$46) | C$44 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (C$41) | C$26 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,000 (C$115) | C$84 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (C$115) | C$90 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥300 (C$3.46) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥250 (C$2.88) | C$5.98 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥400 (C$4.61) | C$5.61 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥17,800 (C$205) | C$141 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥6,000 (C$69) | C$34 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (C$5.07) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Miyazaki (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,160
(¥360,971)
in Miyazaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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