- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Clermont-Ferrand, France compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,834) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,039) | ¥1,200 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.36 (¥709) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥139) | ¥168 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (¥385) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 (¥260) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (¥604) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (¥280) | ¥600 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (¥262) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (¥161) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (¥727) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (¥238) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (¥156) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (¥102,445) | ¥82,500 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €654 (¥86,488) | ¥85,000 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (¥12,925) | ¥15,000 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €543 (¥71,759) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €416 (¥54,990) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (¥14,541) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,116) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €296 (¥39,110) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (¥18,824) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.92 (¥651) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,689) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 22% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €111 (¥14,651) | ¥7,000 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (¥4,516) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (¥9,650) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (¥14,177) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,111 (¥2,658,435) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (¥182) | ¥158 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (¥5,622) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (¥2,831) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥793) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.73 (¥626) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (¥3,172) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.99 (¥395) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (¥462) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (¥501) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (¥195) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (¥231) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,323) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥4,494) | ¥5,000 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,080) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,609) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (¥9,866) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,057) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (¥363) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (¥463) | ¥550 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.42 (¥56) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (¥5,367) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥867) | ¥463 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥235,844
(€1,784)
in Clermont-Ferrand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥233,000
in Akita.
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