- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Kyoto
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyoto, Japan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyoto (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,034 (£7) | £15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥671 (£4.50) | £5.50 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (£2.68) | £3.42 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (£1.31) | £0.83 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 (£1.61) | £2.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥774 (£5.19) | £1.37 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,551 (£10) | £4.69 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥922 (£6) | £1.77 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥550 (£3.68) | £0.79 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥343 (£2.30) | £1.64 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,671 (£11) | £7 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥312 (£2.09) | £1.76 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (£1.84) | £0.79 | + 132% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kyoto (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥143,333 (£961) | £1,307 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥100,000 (£670) | £1,091 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,004 (£101) | £181 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,500 (£553) | £686 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥59,616 (£400) | £568 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,871 (£73) | £117 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,208 (£28) | £22 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥60,973 (£409) | £356 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,423 (£110) | £79 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (£5.02) | £8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,285 (£9) | £12 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kyoto (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,805 (£59) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,338 (£36) | £32 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,728 (£52) | £60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,680 (£105) | £64 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kyoto (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,846,190 (£12,374) | £17,989 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥129 (£0.86) | £1.16 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,248 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,440 (£16) | £18 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyoto (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,180 (£8) | £3.17 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.75 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (£13) | £61 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥2,000 (£13) | £2.66 | + 404% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥826 (£5.54) | £1.39 | + 297% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥492 (£3.30) | £3.14 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (£0.78) | £1.63 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥317 (£2.12) | £1.71 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,563 (£24) | £14 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyoto (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,743 (£32) | £37 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,437 (£23) | £18 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,744 (£45) | £56 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥722 (£4.84) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥396 (£2.65) | £2.76 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥595 (£3.99) | £4.16 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥52,700 (£353) | £420 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥91 (£0.61) | £0.04 | + 1425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,233 (£89) | £37 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥443 (£2.97) | £9 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Kyoto (Japan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,097
(¥611,219)
in Kyoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberdeen.
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