- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Naha
- Aberystwyth
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Cost of living in Naha, Japan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Naha (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥799 (£5.26) | £4.63 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥699 (£4.61) | £4.93 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 (£2.57) | £3.67 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥416 (£2.74) | £0.81 | + 236% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥375 (£2.47) | £2.67 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥462 (£3.04) | £1.31 | + 133% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥481 (£3.17) | £5.00 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (£5.33) | £2.07 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥521 (£3.43) | £1.14 | + 202% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥310 (£2.04) | £1.25 | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥823 (£5.42) | £6 | - 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (£1.48) | £2.25 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥235 (£1.55) | £1.00 | + 55% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Naha (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥142,245 (£937) | £793 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥53,770 (£354) | £1,510 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥22,601 (£149) | £159 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥38,178 (£251) | £1,458 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥33,178 (£218) | £397 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,606 (£57) | £250 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,895 (£32) | £23 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥130,062 (£857) | £320 | + 168% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥26,322 (£173) | £85 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥698 (£4.59) | £6.00 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,336 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Naha (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,046 (£46) | £71 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,522 (£36) | £28 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,300 (£48) | £46 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,817 (£51) | £72 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Naha (Japan) is 44% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,880,930 (£12,387) | £19,356 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥99 (£0.65) | £1.24 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥2,200 (£14) | £32 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Naha (Japan) is 3% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥484 (£3.19) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (£7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,000 (£33) | £50 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥600 (£3.95) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥411 (£2.71) | £1.02 | + 167% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥403 (£2.65) | £1.60 | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥231 (£1.52) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥215 (£1.42) | £1.25 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,323 (£9) | £10 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Naha (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,421 (£16) | £26 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,115 (£14) | £12 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,288 (£15) | £33 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,498 (£30) | £56 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥725 (£4.77) | £6 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (£2.63) | £3.25 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥328 (£2.16) | £3.87 | - 44% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥12,000 (£79) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥19 (£0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥3,000 (£20) | £42 | - 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥453 (£2.98) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Naha (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,300
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,796
(¥272,653)
in Naha.
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