- Cost of Living
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- Bakersfield, California
- Akita
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (¥1,359) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (¥810) | ¥1,200 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.64 (¥401) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (¥100) | ¥168 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (¥388) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.90 (¥320) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (¥724) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (¥348) | ¥600 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (¥149) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (¥270) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (¥1,345) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (¥231) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (¥188) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (¥178,965) | ¥82,500 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,032 (¥113,713) | ¥85,000 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (¥28,517) | ¥15,000 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,063 (¥117,126) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (¥84,754) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (¥14,685) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (¥6,054) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (¥45,968) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (¥13,667) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (¥1,059) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (¥1,928) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (¥5,104) | ¥7,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (¥3,916) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (¥8,967) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (¥11,566) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,755 (¥2,946,988) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (¥82) | ¥158 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (¥4,051) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (¥978) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (¥2,622) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (¥10,543) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (¥693) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (¥345) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (¥513) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (¥322) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (¥231) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (¥1,957) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (¥4,817) | ¥5,000 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (¥2,452) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (¥10,856) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (¥7,691) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (¥830) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (¥509) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (¥603) | ¥550 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (¥47,112) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (¥25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (¥3,612) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (¥799) | ¥463 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥242,459
($2,201)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥232,000
in Akita.
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