- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Naha
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Naha, Japan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Naha (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥830 (£5.70) | £4.63 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥670 (£4.60) | £4.93 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥341 (£2.34) | £3.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥298 (£2.05) | £0.81 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (£2.06) | £2.67 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥550 (£3.77) | £1.31 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥551 (£3.78) | £5.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥801 (£5.50) | £2.07 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥501 (£3.44) | £1.14 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥310 (£2.13) | £1.25 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥962 (£7) | £6 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥195 (£1.34) | £2.25 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (£1.37) | £1.00 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Naha (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥126,468 (£868) | £793 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥68,847 (£472) | £1,510 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,061 (£193) | £159 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥63,409 (£435) | £1,458 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥53,381 (£366) | £397 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥15,705 (£108) | £250 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,808 (£33) | £23 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥137,957 (£947) | £320 | + 196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥31,834 (£218) | £85 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥581 (£3.99) | £6.00 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,336 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Naha (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,362 (£51) | £71 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,709 (£32) | £28 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,354 (£57) | £46 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,145 (£63) | £72 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Naha (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,834,660 (£12,590) | £19,356 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥133 (£0.91) | £1.24 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥5,125 (£35) | £32 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,353 (£16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Naha (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥753 (£5.17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (£7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,504 (£38) | £50 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥533 (£3.66) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥438 (£3.01) | £1.02 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥401 (£2.75) | £1.60 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥191 (£1.31) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (£1.37) | £1.25 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,377 (£9) | £10 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Naha (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,188 (£29) | £26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,564 (£18) | £12 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,250 (£63) | £33 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,645 (£46) | £56 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥801 (£5.50) | £6 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (£3.09) | £3.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥418 (£2.87) | £3.87 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥21,077 (£145) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥19 (£0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥3,000 (£21) | £42 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥478 (£3.28) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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JPY
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Cost of living in Naha (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,291
(¥333,875)
in Naha.
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