- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Anchorage, Alaska
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (¥1,849) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (¥990) | ¥1,200 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.12 (¥585) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (¥117) | ¥168 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (¥513) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (¥720) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (¥944) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.82 (¥664) | ¥600 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (¥258) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.28 (¥602) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (¥2,097) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.40 (¥273) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (¥234) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (¥180,373) | ¥82,500 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,147 (¥130,849) | ¥85,000 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (¥31,035) | ¥15,000 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,028 (¥117,286) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $717 (¥81,790) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $179 (¥20,411) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $63 (¥7,160) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (¥45,637) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (¥12,858) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (¥1,892) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (¥2,521) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (¥5,528) | ¥7,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $69 (¥7,820) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (¥9,744) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (¥9,559) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,736 (¥3,051,257) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (¥101) | ¥158 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (¥6,784) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (¥2,183) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (¥1,094) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (¥3,233) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $158 (¥18,016) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (¥809) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (¥394) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (¥557) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (¥486) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.54 (¥289) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (¥1,991) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (¥4,774) | ¥5,000 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (¥2,862) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (¥7,145) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (¥9,191) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (¥1,121) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (¥559) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.04 (¥575) | ¥550 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (¥48,541) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (¥40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (¥8,124) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,142) | ¥463 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 749 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥256,902
($2,251)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥237,000
in Akita.
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