Cost of living in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Kochi, Japan | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,296 (490 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥734 (277 Birr) | 334 Birr | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥468 (177 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 (69 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥270 (102 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (378 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 599% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥543 (205 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥630 (238 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (227 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (76 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 177 Birr | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥225 (85 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (53 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 35% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥72,496 (27,385 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥54,863 (20,724 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥57,575 (21,749 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 53,020 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 28,637 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,432 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥7,577 (2,862 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 203% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 42,062 Birr | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 12,184 Birr | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 259 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (378 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is 59% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥15,000 (5,666 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,757 (2,930 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (3,777 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,109 (2,685 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,782,070 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥142 (54 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,255 Birr | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 291 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 928 Birr | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,831 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,534 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 65 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 456 Birr | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 598 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 326 Birr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 141 Birr | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 558 Birr | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kochi, Japan (Japan) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 2,940 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 295 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,500 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 2,673 Birr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 366 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 121 Birr | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 72 Birr | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 29,628 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 13 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 4,864 Birr | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,923 Birr | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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