- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Japan
- Berlin
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (¥786) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (¥524) | ¥1,200 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.69 (¥483) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (¥98) | ¥168 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (¥444) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (¥301) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (¥262) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥328) | ¥600 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (¥208) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (¥92) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥813) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (¥223) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥262) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (¥65,519) | ¥82,500 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €994 (¥130,241) | ¥85,000 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (¥27,332) | ¥15,000 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (¥134,556) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €628 (¥82,277) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €189 (¥24,729) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥3,931) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €320 (¥41,975) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥13,299) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.56 (¥728) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,591) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥10,170) | ¥7,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,763) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥11,382) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (¥16,691) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,910 (¥2,477,909) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (¥170) | ¥158 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (¥11,597) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (¥2,572) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (¥702) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥895) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (¥10,317) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.24 (¥425) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.32 (¥304) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.14 (¥281) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (¥196) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (¥224) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,454) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (¥3,802) | ¥5,000 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,628) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (¥16,084) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (¥5,504) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,028) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 (¥387) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥393) | ¥550 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €446 (¥58,457) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (¥3,847) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (¥590) | ¥463 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,263 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥238,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥231,961
(€1,770)
in Berlin.
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