- Cost of Living
- Japan
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- Hiroshima
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hiroshima, Japan compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
Food | + 166% | |||
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Food in Hiroshima (Japan) is 166% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥2,234 (5,184 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 185% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,106 (2,566 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 163% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥977 (2,268 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 427% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥363 (842 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 187% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥269 (625 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 302 ﷼ | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 647 ﷼ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 545 ﷼ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 344 ﷼ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥185 (430 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (2,321 ﷼) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥218 (506 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥500 (1,161 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 577% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Hiroshima (Japan) is 116% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥172,162 (399,557 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 344% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥87,856 (203,898 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥10,609 (24,620 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥175,758 (407,902 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 459% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥72,076 (167,275 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥4,000 (9,283 ﷼) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥7,837 (18,189 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥200,000 (464,164 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | + 168% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥50,000 (116,041 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | + 212% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 612 ﷼ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 375 ﷼ | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Hiroshima (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,000 (13,925 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥6,000 (13,925 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,500 (17,406 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,500 (17,406 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Hiroshima (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,500,000 (8,122,864 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥186 (432 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,455 (21,943 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 158% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,833 ﷼ | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Hiroshima (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,800 (4,177 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 318% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,528 ﷼ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,905 ﷼ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,000 ﷼ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥250 (580 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 658 ﷼ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (230 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 275 ﷼ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,500 (3,481 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 301% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Hiroshima (Japan) is 82% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,624 (8,409 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,868 (8,978 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 237% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (13,925 ﷼) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (13,925 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥850 (1,973 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 558% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (928 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥700 (1,625 ﷼) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 ﷼ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,500 (24,369 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 177% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (1,021 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 154% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hiroshima (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 577,161 ﷼
(¥248,688)
in Hiroshima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
293,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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