- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Japan
- Berlin
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,248) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥919) | ¥1,200 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (¥470) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (¥128) | ¥168 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (¥443) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (¥304) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (¥675) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (¥319) | ¥600 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (¥197) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (¥115) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥800) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (¥218) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (¥138) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,320 (¥169,620) | ¥82,500 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,013 (¥130,247) | ¥85,000 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (¥28,496) | ¥15,000 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,029 (¥132,305) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €647 (¥83,159) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €155 (¥19,983) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,167) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €318 (¥40,905) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (¥13,894) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.45 (¥701) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,585) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (¥9,788) | ¥7,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (¥4,070) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (¥9,959) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (¥16,056) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,049 (¥2,577,055) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (¥178) | ¥158 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (¥10,280) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (¥2,496) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.39 (¥692) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥878) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (¥10,390) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.17 (¥408) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.25 (¥289) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.12 (¥273) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (¥237) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (¥226) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,445) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥3,472) | ¥5,000 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,595) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (¥11,521) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,214) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,058) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.94 (¥377) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.01 (¥387) | ¥550 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €471 (¥60,486) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (¥3,414) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥817) | ¥463 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,529 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥242,734
(€1,888)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥227,000
in Akita.
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