- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Anchorage, Alaska
- Akita
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States vs 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 | $15 (¥1,676) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (¥989) | ¥1,200 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.54 (¥613) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (¥120) | ¥168 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.43 (¥490) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (¥704) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (¥935) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.61 (¥621) | ¥600 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (¥254) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (¥421) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (¥2,030) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.33 (¥258) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (¥220) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (¥173,559) | ¥82,500 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,152 (¥127,457) | ¥85,000 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (¥33,255) | ¥15,000 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,039 (¥115,007) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $695 (¥76,955) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $179 (¥19,795) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $63 (¥6,944) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $398 (¥44,076) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (¥12,470) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (¥1,922) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (¥2,856) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (¥5,361) | ¥7,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $67 (¥7,401) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (¥9,451) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (¥9,275) | - | - | |
| 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 | $26,078 (¥2,886,232) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (¥99) | ¥158 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (¥6,571) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (¥2,130) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥1,005) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (¥3,138) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $158 (¥17,472) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (¥782) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (¥372) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.49 (¥497) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.31 (¥477) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (¥279) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (¥1,997) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (¥4,753) | ¥5,000 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (¥2,950) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $85 (¥9,402) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (¥9,240) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (¥1,078) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (¥540) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.79 (¥530) | ¥550 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (¥47,058) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (¥40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (¥7,878) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (¥1,027) | ¥463 | + 122% | |
| 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 882 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥282,709
($2,554)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥263,000
in Akita.
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