- Cost of Living
- Spain
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- Almuñécar
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Cost of living in Almuñécar, Spain compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almuñécar (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,451) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥928) | ¥1,200 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥512) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (¥109) | ¥168 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (¥211) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (¥128) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥512) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (¥179) | ¥600 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (¥107) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.70 (¥602) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.25 (¥160) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.35 (¥45) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Almuñécar (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €598 (¥76,571) | ¥82,500 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 (¥64,015) | ¥85,000 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €82 (¥10,456) | ¥15,000 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €400 (¥51,212) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (¥38,409) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,402) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 (¥5,121) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €200 (¥25,606) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.75 (¥480) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Almuñécar (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (¥11,523) | ¥7,000 | + 65% | |
| 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 (¥6,081) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Almuñécar (Spain) is 2% 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 (¥171) | ¥158 | + 9% | |
| 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 (¥640) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (¥512) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥6,402) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (¥378) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (¥245) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (¥243) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 (¥141) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (¥198) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,280) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Almuñécar (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (¥2,305) | ¥5,000 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,561) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,121) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 (¥3,969) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥179) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (¥397) | ¥550 | - 28% | |
| 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 | - | ¥463 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Almuñécar (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥238,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥222,152
(€1,735)
in Almuñécar.
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