- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Okayama
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Okayama, Japan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Okayama (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | £5.56 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | £5.33 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.39 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥180 (£1.27) | £0.73 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥200 (£1.41) | £2.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.31 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £3.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (£2.83) | £1.80 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | £1.14 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥240 (£1.70) | £0.99 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £6 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | £2.20 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.95 | - | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Okayama (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | £1,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (£283) | £1,048 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £272 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥149,785 (£1,059) | £600 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (£42) | £250 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £23 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £359 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (£57) | £85 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £6.00 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Okayama (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £28 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £46 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (£64) | £72 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Okayama (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £19,773 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥93 (£0.66) | £1.32 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £35 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Okayama (Japan) is 3% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.02 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £1.60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (£7) | £10 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Okayama (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 (£14) | £26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,660 (£19) | £12 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £33 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,000 (£50) | £56 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (£5.66) | £6 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (£3.54) | £3.25 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (£3.54) | £3.87 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £42 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Okayama (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £3,718
(¥525,605)
in Okayama.
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