- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Aberystwyth
- Akita
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Cost of living in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £4.63 (¥701) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.93 (¥747) | ¥1,200 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (¥556) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (¥124) | ¥168 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.67 (¥404) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.31 (¥198) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 (¥758) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (¥313) | ¥600 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (¥172) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.25 (¥190) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6 (¥959) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.25 (¥341) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (¥152) | - | - | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £793 (¥120,278) | ¥82,500 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,510 (¥228,863) | ¥85,000 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (¥24,128) | ¥15,000 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,458 (¥221,068) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £397 (¥60,181) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £250 (¥37,897) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,557) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | £320 (¥48,509) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (¥12,905) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (¥909) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,667) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (¥10,740) | ¥7,000 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (¥4,182) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £46 (¥6,938) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (¥10,845) | - | - | |
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 (¥2,934,201) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (¥187) | ¥158 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £32 (¥4,775) | - | - | |
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 (¥7,579) | - | - | |
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 (¥243) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.25 (¥189) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,511) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (¥3,956) | ¥5,000 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £12 (¥1,886) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £33 (¥5,015) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (¥8,464) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (¥933) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (¥493) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.87 (¥587) | ¥550 | + 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (¥6,433) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥274,671
(£1,812)
in Aberystwyth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥257,000
in Akita.
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