- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ivory Coast
- Chiba
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,232 (6,228 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥723 (3,655 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥887 (4,485 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (1,034 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (1,481 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (3,484 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (4,551 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (4,055 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥656 (3,315 Franc) | 879 Franc | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥385 (1,945 Franc) | 570 Franc | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,013 (10,179 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥223 (1,127 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (1,626 Franc) | 366 Franc | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (909,146 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (819,989 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (149,467 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥129,534 (655,034 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (379,264 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (37,594 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (18,761 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (338,659 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (129,743 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (9,782 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (32,998 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | + 435% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,634 (48,716 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (44,317 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,045 (60,912 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,559 (78,679 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 107% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (14,110,640 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (683 Franc) | 631 Franc | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,684 (79,310 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | + 172% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,822 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (6,350 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (50,569 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (3,487 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (2,899 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥628 (3,177 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥331 (1,673 Franc) | 974 Franc | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (1,829 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,419 (22,347 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | + 240% | |
| 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 (22,165 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,774 (19,083 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (55,625 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (41,772 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (7,825 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (1,880 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (2,605 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | + 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 178,225 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 98 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,131 (46,176 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (2,023 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 121% | |
| 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 170 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 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 4,333,448 Franc
(¥856,946)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,030,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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