- Cost of Living
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- Coimbra
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Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (¥783) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (¥746) | ¥1,200 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (¥460) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (¥81) | ¥168 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (¥194) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.09 (¥143) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.68 (¥480) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (¥159) | ¥600 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (¥148) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (¥117) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (¥391) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (¥232) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (¥125) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (¥79,523) | ¥82,500 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (¥61,261) | ¥85,000 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (¥12,716) | ¥15,000 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (¥45,312) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (¥33,350) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 (¥8,501) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,129) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €415 (¥54,183) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥10,249) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,062) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥791) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥10,570) | ¥7,000 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (¥3,597) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (¥7,722) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (¥12,299) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,219 (¥3,291,031) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥182) | ¥158 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (¥4,567) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (¥1,903) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (¥714) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (¥759) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥6,462) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.31 (¥432) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (¥396) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (¥543) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (¥176) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (¥286) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,265) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (¥2,730) | ¥5,000 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,710) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (¥4,566) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (¥2,936) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.77 (¥753) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (¥171) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (¥237) | ¥550 | - 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €171 (¥22,367) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (¥23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥4,459) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (¥574) | - | - | |
| 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 253 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥264,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥245,110
(€1,878)
in Coimbra.
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