- Cost of Living
- United States
- Japan
- Bakersfield, California
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (¥1,525) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (¥738) | ¥1,200 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.83 (¥426) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (¥99) | ¥168 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 (¥446) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.89 (¥321) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (¥724) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (¥342) | ¥600 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (¥155) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (¥240) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,473) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (¥218) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (¥204) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (¥179,443) | ¥82,500 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,022 (¥113,605) | ¥85,000 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (¥26,538) | ¥15,000 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $995 (¥110,575) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (¥83,270) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (¥15,015) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (¥5,551) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $444 (¥49,309) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (¥11,684) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥943) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (¥1,883) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (¥5,312) | ¥7,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (¥3,891) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (¥8,090) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (¥10,398) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,200 (¥3,134,881) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (¥90) | ¥158 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (¥3,940) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (¥2,413) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥971) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (¥2,745) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (¥9,671) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (¥739) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (¥358) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (¥523) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (¥342) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (¥236) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (¥1,860) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (¥5,097) | ¥5,000 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (¥2,485) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (¥11,673) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (¥7,772) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥757) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (¥522) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (¥507) | ¥550 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (¥15,544) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (¥26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (¥3,646) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (¥729) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥250,573
($2,254)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥240,000
in Akita.
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