- Cost of Living
- United States
- Japan
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (¥1,346) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (¥926) | ¥1,200 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (¥567) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (¥112) | ¥168 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (¥403) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (¥711) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (¥1,033) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.79 (¥649) | ¥600 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.40 (¥269) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (¥211) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (¥1,514) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.31 (¥259) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (¥230) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (¥235,589) | ¥82,500 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,683 (¥188,844) | ¥85,000 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $260 (¥29,124) | ¥15,000 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,183 (¥132,752) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $994 (¥111,531) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $170 (¥19,087) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (¥8,498) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (¥46,743) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (¥13,263) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (¥1,954) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (¥2,389) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (¥4,661) | ¥7,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (¥3,786) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (¥8,090) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (¥8,952) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (¥2,524,163) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (¥96) | ¥158 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (¥6,731) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (¥2,146) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (¥1,002) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (¥3,266) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (¥18,779) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (¥813) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (¥408) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (¥568) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.01 (¥449) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (¥280) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (¥1,987) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (¥4,588) | ¥5,000 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (¥2,749) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (¥7,024) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (¥7,012) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (¥1,075) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (¥453) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (¥561) | ¥550 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (¥47,881) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (¥17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (¥7,452) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,122) | ¥463 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 793 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥256,172
($2,283)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥227,000
in Akita.
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