- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Aberystwyth
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £5.25 (¥798) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (¥760) | ¥1,200 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.39 (¥516) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (¥111) | ¥168 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (¥410) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.31 (¥198) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.00 (¥456) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (¥273) | ¥600 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (¥174) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £0.99 (¥151) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6 (¥919) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.20 (¥334) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (¥144) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £723 (¥110,007) | ¥82,500 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,510 (¥229,609) | ¥85,000 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £311 (¥47,260) | ¥15,000 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £575 (¥87,448) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £397 (¥60,377) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £250 (¥38,021) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,568) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (¥48,667) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (¥12,947) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (¥912) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (¥1,803) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (¥10,775) | ¥7,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (¥4,195) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £46 (¥6,961) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (¥10,880) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,356 (¥2,943,765) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 (¥197) | ¥158 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £35 (¥5,353) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥7,604) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.02 (¥154) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.60 (¥244) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.25 (¥190) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,516) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (¥3,969) | ¥5,000 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £12 (¥1,892) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £33 (¥5,031) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (¥8,492) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (¥936) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (¥495) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.87 (¥589) | ¥550 | + 7% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (¥6,453) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥273,063
(£1,795)
in Aberystwyth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥249,000
in Akita.
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