- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Kyoto
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyoto, Japan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyoto (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,022 (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥664 (£4.70) | £5.50 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥396 (£2.80) | £3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (£1.40) | £0.80 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥243 (£1.72) | £2.15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥774 (£5.48) | £1.42 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,551 (£11) | £4.91 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥922 (£7) | £1.69 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥550 (£3.89) | £0.84 | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥353 (£2.50) | £1.64 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,661 (£12) | £7 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥347 (£2.46) | £1.80 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (£1.94) | £0.86 | + 127% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kyoto (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥143,333 (£1,014) | £1,307 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥91,417 (£647) | £1,091 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,004 (£106) | £186 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥95,171 (£673) | £686 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥59,616 (£422) | £568 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,871 (£77) | £154 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,208 (£30) | £22 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥60,973 (£431) | £351 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,423 (£116) | £80 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (£5.30) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,285 (£9) | £11 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kyoto (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,805 (£62) | £67 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,338 (£38) | £32 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,728 (£55) | £60 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,680 (£111) | £64 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kyoto (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £17,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥129 (£0.91) | £1.14 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,368 (£66) | £60 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,642 (£19) | £18 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyoto (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,180 (£8) | £3.17 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (£14) | £73 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥2,000 (£14) | £2.55 | + 454% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥826 (£5.84) | £1.49 | + 293% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥492 (£3.48) | £3.50 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (£0.82) | £1.63 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥317 (£2.24) | £1.96 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,563 (£25) | £14 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyoto (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,296 (£30) | £36 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,437 (£24) | £18 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,744 (£48) | £56 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥722 (£5.11) | £7 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥396 (£2.80) | £2.76 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥595 (£4.21) | £3.65 | + 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥14,015 (£99) | £122 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥90 (£0.64) | £0.04 | + 1492% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,233 (£94) | £37 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥443 (£3.13) | £9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyoto (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,991
(¥564,169)
in Kyoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberdeen.
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