- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Japan
- Berlin
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (¥774) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (¥516) | ¥1,200 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (¥495) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (¥97) | ¥168 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (¥384) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (¥350) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (¥258) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (¥276) | ¥600 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (¥205) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (¥90) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥805) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (¥197) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥258) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (¥64,489) | ¥82,500 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €935 (¥120,557) | ¥85,000 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (¥20,802) | ¥15,000 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €821 (¥105,912) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €568 (¥73,290) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (¥11,977) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥3,869) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (¥50,765) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥12,900) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 (¥632) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,628) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (¥10,897) | ¥7,000 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (¥4,848) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (¥10,935) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (¥18,040) | - | - | |
| 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 | €21,606 (¥2,786,703) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (¥168) | ¥158 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (¥11,415) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (¥2,523) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥795) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥839) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (¥8,009) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.03 (¥391) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.83 (¥237) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (¥251) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (¥152) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (¥149) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,447) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥3,434) | ¥5,000 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,516) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (¥16,294) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (¥5,417) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥961) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (¥382) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥387) | ¥550 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €157 (¥20,201) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (¥5,878) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (¥580) | - | - | |
| 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 1,842 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥251,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥238,965
(€1,853)
in Berlin.
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