- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Arab Emirates
- Asahikawa
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asahikawa, Japan compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asahikawa (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥687 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 25 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥300 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥153 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥177 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dirham 4.71 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.56 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Asahikawa (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 13,583 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 11,205 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 260 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 7,278 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,409 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 130 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥1,500 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 294 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,587 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 33 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 39 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Asahikawa (Japan) is in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 231 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 196 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 329 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 355 | - | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Asahikawa (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 76,866 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥128 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 1.81 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥5,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 80 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Asahikawa (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 65 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 166 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 33 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 14 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥5,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 61 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Asahikawa (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 207 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 70 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 534 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,000 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 150 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 57 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥600 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 715 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 371 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,373 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 40,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 39,883
(¥1,214,515)
in Asahikawa.
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