- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Turkey
- Kitakyushu
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kitakyushu, Japan compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 178% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥817 (35TL) | 20TL | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (30TL) | 20TL | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥500 (21TL) | 9TL | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥160 (7TL) | 2.83TL | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (13TL) | 7TL | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (43TL) | 3.00TL | + 1327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥500 (21TL) | 11TL | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (34TL) | 2.67TL | + 1184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥250 (11TL) | 2.00TL | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥233 (10TL) | 8TL | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,350 (58TL) | 51TL | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥213 (9TL) | 3.33TL | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥185 (8TL) | 1.67TL | + 375% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 216% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,000 (5,138TL) | 1,000TL | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥73,333 (3,140TL) | 700TL | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,500 (1,177TL) | 275TL | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥76,667 (3,282TL) | 1,000TL | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥43,333 (1,855TL) | 700TL | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,000 (514TL) | 275TL | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (214TL) | 58TL | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥70,000 (2,997TL) | 1,500TL | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (1,070TL) | 400TL | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥800 (34TL) | 25TL | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥900 (39TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 93% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥15,000 (642TL) | 150TL | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (128TL) | 75TL | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,000 (257TL) | 225TL | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 200TL | - | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,600,000 (111,313TL) | 125,000TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (7TL) | 5.50TL | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥6,500 (278TL) | 95TL | + 193% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 10TL | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 15TL | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (27TL) | 21TL | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (17TL) | 15TL | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (9TL) | 8TL | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥150 (6TL) | 20TL | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (43TL) | 20TL | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,067 (131TL) | 70TL | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (128TL) | 40TL | + 221% | |
| 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 (300TL) | 150TL | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥767 (33TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (21TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,500 (364TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥500 (21TL) | 13TL | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,246TL
(¥145,892)
in Kitakyushu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,200TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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