- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Turkey
- Kitakyushu
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kitakyushu, Japan compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (24TL) | 20TL | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (19TL) | 17TL | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8TL | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2.33TL | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 8TL | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 3.11TL | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 9TL | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3.00TL | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.00TL | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (6TL) | 8TL | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (48TL) | 51TL | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥175 (5.64TL) | 3.55TL | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥170 (5.48TL) | 2.11TL | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 162% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥140,000 (4,513TL) | 722TL | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (2,256TL) | 700TL | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥40,000 (1,289TL) | 400TL | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥70,000 (2,256TL) | 1,000TL | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (1,612TL) | 700TL | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 400TL | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (161TL) | 50TL | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (3,223TL) | 2,000TL | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 25TL | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 150TL | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (97TL) | 50TL | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 250TL | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 200TL | - | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 82% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (96,704TL) | 100,000TL | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥160 (5.16TL) | 4.50TL | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (322TL) | 94TL | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kitakyushu (Japan) is in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19TL | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,200 (103TL) | 100TL | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (97TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,000 (226TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥600 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (16TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥14,000 (451TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,000 (290TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,528TL
(¥109,433)
in Kitakyushu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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