- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Sagamihara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (C$11) | C$14 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥770 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥800 (C$9) | C$6 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | C$2.38 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$2.62 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$3.73 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$2.89 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | C$2.31 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$1.76 | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 (C$1,034) | C$1,186 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$117 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$919 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (C$57) | C$39 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$392 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$41 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$87 | - | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.19 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,000 (C$103) | C$47 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| 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$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.21 | - | |
| 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$44 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.98 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.61 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,926
(¥341,763)
in Sagamihara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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