- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Puerto Rico
- Takasaki
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takasaki, Japan compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takasaki (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥867 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥667 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥350 ($3.22) | $5.32 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥136 ($1.25) | $1.72 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 ($2.21) | $2.63 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥400 ($3.68) | $4.77 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥656 ($6) | $3.50 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 ($6) | $3.26 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥250 ($2.30) | $5.18 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 ($14) | $15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥240 ($2.21) | $1.28 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥146 ($1.35) | $1.13 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Takasaki (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥126,011 ($1,158) | $1,135 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥75,942 ($698) | $652 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,058 ($184) | $283 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥80,000 ($735) | $602 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 ($551) | $472 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥15,000 ($138) | $100 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,370 ($59) | $50 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥130,000 ($1,195) | $300 | + 298% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 ($138) | $107 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,000 ($18) | $9 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Takasaki (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $37 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 ($37) | $30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $80 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 ($110) | $75 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Takasaki (Japan) is 14% 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 | ¥146 ($1.34) | $0.62 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Takasaki (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥950 ($9) | $43 | - 80% | |
| 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 ($3.22) | $3.99 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.99 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $12 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Takasaki (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥7,000 ($64) | $42 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,700 ($25) | $13 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $18 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥1,800 ($17) | $57 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 ($4.59) | $4.75 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 ($5.51) | $1.94 | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,800 ($90) | $28 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $4.78 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Takasaki (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $3,557
(¥387,116)
in Takasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,300
in Aguadilla.
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