- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ivory Coast
- Chiba
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Chiba (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥967 (4,768 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥750 (3,699 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥697 (3,436 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (1,003 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥284 (1,401 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (3,398 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (4,111 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (3,955 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥623 (3,072 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 248% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥330 (1,627 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 183% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥3,000 (14,798 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 148% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥206 (1,017 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (1,586 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 307% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (886,818 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (799,850 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (145,796 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥139,333 (687,282 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (369,949 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (36,671 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 23% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,625 (17,881 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (330,342 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (126,556 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (9,541 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 147% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (32,188 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | + 258% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,500 (41,928 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (43,229 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,250 (55,492 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (73,990 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (13,764,083 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (668 Franc) | 602 Franc | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,750 (67,824 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 132% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,983 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (6,194 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (49,327 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 189% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (3,402 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (2,828 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥603 (2,976 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥307 (1,514 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (1,784 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,333 (21,375 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 195% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (24,663 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,700 (18,251 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (54,259 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 289% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (40,746 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (7,633 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (1,834 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (2,541 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥70,000 (345,286 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 97 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,333 (46,038 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | + 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (1,973 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 122% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 5,086,439 Franc
(¥1,031,176)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,770,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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