- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ivory Coast
- Chiba
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,232 (5,972 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥723 (3,505 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥887 (4,300 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (991 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (1,420 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (3,340 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (4,364 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (3,888 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥656 (3,179 Franc) | 764 Franc | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥385 (1,865 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,013 (9,760 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥223 (1,080 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (1,559 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (871,732 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (786,244 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (143,316 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥139,333 (675,591 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (363,656 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (36,047 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (17,989 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (324,723 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (124,403 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (9,379 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (31,640 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 1798% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,634 (46,711 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (42,494 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,045 (58,405 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,559 (75,441 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 98% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (13,529,952 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (656 Franc) | 620 Franc | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,684 (76,046 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,425 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (6,088 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (48,487 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (3,344 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (2,779 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥628 (3,046 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥331 (1,604 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (1,754 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,419 (21,428 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,383 (21,253 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,774 (18,298 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (53,336 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (40,053 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (7,503 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (1,802 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (2,498 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 88% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ¥70,000 (339,412 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 97 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,131 (44,276 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (1,939 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 4,519,240 Franc
(¥932,042)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,160,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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