- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Sagamihara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (C$15) | C$15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥885 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (C$2.35) | C$2.17 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 (C$2.82) | C$4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$2.90 | + 386% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$4.00 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (C$8) | C$3.31 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (C$2.94) | C$3.07 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥500 (C$5.88) | C$16 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (C$2.35) | C$2.51 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (C$3.53) | C$2.07 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,000 (C$1,176) | C$1,576 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥90,000 (C$1,058) | C$1,122 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$109 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (C$706) | C$1,019 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (C$470) | C$774 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (C$118) | C$66 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,500 (C$41) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (C$588) | C$377 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (C$235) | C$98 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥400 (C$4.70) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥5,000 (C$59) | C$23 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$59 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$40 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$92 | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.26 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,000 (C$106) | C$65 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$87 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.53 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,654
(¥480,734)
in Sagamihara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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