- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Aberystwyth
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £4.63 (¥682) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.93 (¥727) | ¥1,200 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (¥541) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (¥120) | ¥168 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (¥393) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.31 (¥193) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 (¥738) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (¥305) | ¥600 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (¥168) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.25 (¥185) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6 (¥933) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.25 (¥332) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (¥148) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £793 (¥117,042) | ¥82,500 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,510 (¥222,706) | ¥85,000 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (¥23,479) | ¥15,000 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £524 (¥77,296) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £397 (¥58,562) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £250 (¥36,878) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,461) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (¥47,204) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (¥12,558) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (¥884) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,623) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (¥10,451) | ¥7,000 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (¥4,069) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £46 (¥6,752) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (¥10,553) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,356 (¥2,855,270) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (¥182) | ¥158 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £30 (¥4,425) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (¥7,376) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.02 (¥150) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.60 (¥237) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.25 (¥184) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,471) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (¥3,850) | ¥5,000 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £12 (¥1,835) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £33 (¥4,880) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (¥8,236) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (¥908) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (¥480) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.87 (¥571) | ¥550 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (¥6,259) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥259,773
(£1,761)
in Aberystwyth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥247,000
in Akita.
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