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Cost of living in Almuñécar, Spain compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Almuñécar (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,505) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥963) | ¥1,200 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥531) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (¥113) | ¥168 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.65 (¥219) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (¥133) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥531) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (¥185) | ¥600 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (¥111) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.70 (¥624) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.25 (¥166) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.35 (¥46) | - | - | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Almuñécar (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €598 (¥79,410) | ¥82,500 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 (¥66,389) | ¥85,000 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €82 (¥10,844) | ¥15,000 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €400 (¥53,111) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (¥39,833) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,639) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 (¥5,311) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €200 (¥26,556) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.75 (¥498) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Almuñécar (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (¥11,950) | ¥7,000 | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €48 (¥6,307) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Almuñécar (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥177) | ¥158 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Almuñécar (Spain) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥664) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (¥531) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥6,639) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (¥392) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (¥254) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (¥252) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 (¥146) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (¥205) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,328) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Almuñécar (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (¥2,390) | ¥5,000 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,656) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,311) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 (¥4,116) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥186) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (¥412) | ¥550 | - 25% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on November 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Almuñécar (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥251,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥237,225
(€1,787)
in Almuñécar.
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