Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sagamihara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,074 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥826 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥486 (C$5.31) | C$5.78 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (C$2.24) | C$1.98 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (C$2.74) | C$4.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,153 (C$13) | C$3.17 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥948 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,103 (C$12) | C$4.24 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥603 (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥269 (C$2.95) | C$3.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,227 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (C$2.19) | C$2.48 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥252 (C$2.75) | C$1.93 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sagamihara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥100,000 (C$1,094) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥85,154 (C$931) | C$1,241 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,000 (C$273) | C$124 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥79,386 (C$868) | C$1,120 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥44,846 (C$490) | C$805 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,423 (C$136) | C$66 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,020 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,031 (C$536) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,154 (C$166) | C$97 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥788 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,176 (C$46) | C$25 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sagamihara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,046 (C$55) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥2,500 (C$27) | C$39 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (C$87) | C$98 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sagamihara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,619,000 (C$28,639) | C$22,942 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥129 (C$1.41) | C$1.40 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,454 (C$114) | C$67 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,254 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sagamihara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,000 (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (C$9) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (C$5.47) | C$3.85 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (C$4.37) | C$4.33 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (C$2.19) | C$3.16 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,000 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sagamihara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (C$55) | C$51 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (C$44) | C$27 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,000 (C$109) | C$135 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (C$109) | C$96 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (C$5.47) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥800 (C$9) | C$7 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥45,000 (C$492) | C$647 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (C$0.44) | C$0.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,000 (C$142) | C$37 | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (C$4.37) | C$11 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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