- Cost of Living
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- Coimbra
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Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥926) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.42 (¥695) | ¥1,200 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 (¥402) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (¥85) | ¥168 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.74 (¥222) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.12 (¥144) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.95 (¥507) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.24 (¥159) | ¥600 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.73 (¥93) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (¥123) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.67 (¥471) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.88 (¥241) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (¥132) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €551 (¥70,630) | ¥82,500 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €375 (¥48,126) | ¥85,000 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (¥13,286) | ¥15,000 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €462 (¥59,296) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €287 (¥36,779) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €68 (¥8,769) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,104) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €383 (¥49,113) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (¥10,528) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,149) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥849) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (¥9,932) | ¥7,000 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (¥3,997) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (¥10,330) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (¥9,472) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,754 (¥3,174,301) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (¥179) | ¥158 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,526) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (¥1,817) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (¥716) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (¥828) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (¥7,623) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (¥443) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (¥436) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (¥538) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (¥179) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (¥293) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (¥1,198) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (¥2,727) | ¥5,000 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,666) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (¥4,905) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (¥3,595) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (¥695) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (¥246) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.66 (¥212) | ¥550 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €529 (¥67,790) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (¥28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥4,489) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.86 (¥623) | ¥463 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥215,123
(€1,678)
in Coimbra.
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