- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Naha
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Naha, Japan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Naha (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥799 (£5.29) | £5.25 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥699 (£4.63) | £5.00 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 (£2.58) | £3.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥416 (£2.75) | £0.73 | + 278% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥375 (£2.48) | £2.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥462 (£3.06) | £1.31 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥481 (£3.18) | £3.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (£5.36) | £1.80 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥521 (£3.45) | £1.14 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥310 (£2.05) | £0.99 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥823 (£5.45) | £6 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (£1.49) | £2.20 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥235 (£1.55) | £0.95 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Naha (Japan) is 31% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥142,245 (£941) | £723 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥53,770 (£356) | £1,510 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥22,601 (£150) | £311 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥38,178 (£253) | £575 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥33,178 (£220) | £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 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥130,062 (£861) | £320 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥26,322 (£174) | £85 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥698 (£4.62) | £6.00 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,336 (£9) | £12 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Naha (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,046 (£47) | £71 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,522 (£37) | £28 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,300 (£48) | £46 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,817 (£52) | £72 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Naha (Japan) is 47% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,880,930 (£12,448) | £19,356 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥99 (£0.65) | £1.29 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥2,200 (£15) | £35 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Naha (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥484 (£3.20) | - | - | |
| 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 (£3.97) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥411 (£2.72) | £1.02 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥403 (£2.67) | £1.60 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥231 (£1.53) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥215 (£1.43) | £1.25 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,323 (£9) | £10 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Naha (Japan) is 28% 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 (£4.80) | £6 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (£2.65) | £3.25 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥328 (£2.17) | £3.87 | - 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ¥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 (£3.00) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Naha (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,932
(¥291,912)
in Naha.
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