- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Aberystwyth
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £5.56 (¥804) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.33 (¥772) | ¥1,200 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.39 (¥491) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (¥106) | ¥168 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (¥390) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.31 (¥189) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.00 (¥434) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (¥260) | ¥600 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (¥165) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £0.99 (¥144) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6 (¥874) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.20 (¥318) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (¥137) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,238 (¥179,121) | ¥82,500 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,048 (¥151,632) | ¥85,000 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £272 (¥39,335) | ¥15,000 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (¥86,845) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £450 (¥65,134) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £250 (¥36,186) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (¥3,396) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (¥51,994) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (¥12,322) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (¥868) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (¥1,716) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (¥10,254) | ¥7,000 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (¥3,993) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £46 (¥6,625) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (¥10,355) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,773 (¥2,862,046) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.32 (¥191) | ¥158 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £35 (¥5,094) | - | - | |
| 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) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.02 (¥147) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £1.60 (¥232) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.25 (¥181) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,443) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (¥3,778) | ¥5,000 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £12 (¥1,801) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £33 (¥4,788) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (¥8,082) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (¥891) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (¥471) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.87 (¥560) | ¥550 | + 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (¥6,142) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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 less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥300,070
(£2,073)
in Aberystwyth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥271,000
in Akita.
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