- Cost of Living
- United States
- Japan
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (¥1,306) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (¥898) | ¥1,200 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.26 (¥572) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (¥108) | ¥168 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (¥391) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.70 (¥620) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (¥866) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (¥436) | ¥600 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (¥266) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (¥205) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (¥1,469) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.76 (¥301) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (¥284) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (¥228,520) | ¥82,500 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,683 (¥183,178) | ¥85,000 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $295 (¥32,111) | ¥15,000 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,183 (¥128,769) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $994 (¥108,185) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (¥18,232) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (¥8,243) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (¥41,061) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (¥11,203) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (¥1,761) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (¥1,700) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (¥4,521) | ¥7,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (¥3,673) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (¥7,847) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (¥8,684) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (¥2,448,428) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (¥84) | ¥158 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (¥6,529) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (¥1,930) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥787) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (¥3,418) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $170 (¥18,491) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (¥734) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (¥346) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.59 (¥499) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (¥395) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (¥260) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (¥1,824) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (¥5,380) | ¥5,000 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (¥2,666) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $75 (¥8,203) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (¥6,801) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (¥929) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (¥440) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (¥544) | ¥550 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (¥46,677) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (¥16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (¥7,229) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,088) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥295,783
($2,718)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥264,000
in Akita.
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