- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Puerto Rico
- Takasaki
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takasaki, Japan compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takasaki (Japan) is 0% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥912 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥656 ($5.90) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥350 ($3.15) | $3.06 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥136 ($1.22) | $2.33 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 ($2.16) | $2.76 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥400 ($3.60) | $5.63 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥656 ($5.90) | $3.30 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 ($6) | $3.26 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥250 ($2.25) | $1.96 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 ($14) | $16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥244 ($2.19) | $1.28 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥146 ($1.32) | $1.00 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Takasaki (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥126,011 ($1,134) | $1,313 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥75,942 ($684) | $782 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,058 ($181) | $344 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥80,000 ($720) | $651 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 ($540) | $793 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥15,000 ($135) | $96 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,370 ($57) | $52 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥130,000 ($1,170) | $300 | + 290% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 ($135) | $107 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,000 ($18) | $9 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Takasaki (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $25 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 ($36) | $30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $70 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 ($108) | $72 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Takasaki (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥154 ($1.38) | $0.57 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Takasaki (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥950 ($9) | $55 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.74 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥350 ($3.15) | $3.99 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.99 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $10 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Takasaki (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥7,000 ($63) | $52 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥1,800 ($16) | $31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $16 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 ($4.50) | $4.75 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.75 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 ($5.40) | $2.40 | + 125% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $250 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,800 ($88) | $28 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $4.78 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Takasaki (Japan) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $4,345
(¥482,717)
in Takasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,200
in Aguadilla.
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