- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Miyazaki
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miyazaki, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miyazaki (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,300 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥620 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥185 (C$2.17) | C$5.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥224 (C$2.63) | C$2.17 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥259 (C$3.05) | C$4.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (C$5.88) | C$2.90 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,000 (C$24) | C$10 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 (C$7) | C$4.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥333 (C$3.92) | C$3.31 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥150 (C$1.76) | C$3.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$16 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥367 (C$4.32) | C$2.51 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (C$3.53) | C$2.07 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Miyazaki (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥203,300 (C$2,391) | C$1,576 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥100,000 (C$1,176) | C$1,122 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (C$176) | C$109 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (C$882) | C$1,019 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (C$588) | C$774 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥67,000 (C$788) | C$377 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (C$235) | C$98 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,050 (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,500 (C$41) | C$23 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Miyazaki (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (C$118) | C$59 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$40 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (C$118) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥6,000 (C$71) | C$92 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Miyazaki (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,500,000 (C$29,403) | C$22,749 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥114 (C$1.34) | C$1.26 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,000 (C$141) | C$65 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Miyazaki (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥3,000 (C$35) | C$20 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥820 (C$10) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (C$4.70) | C$2.83 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (C$1.16) | C$3.09 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$19 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Miyazaki (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (C$42) | C$26 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,000 (C$118) | C$101 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (C$118) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥300 (C$3.53) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥250 (C$2.94) | C$5.53 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥400 (C$4.70) | C$5.67 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥60,000 (C$706) | C$549 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥6,000 (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (C$5.17) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 217 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Miyazaki (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,185
(¥525,886)
in Miyazaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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