- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (¥798) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (¥761) | ¥1,200 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (¥483) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (¥84) | ¥168 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (¥198) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.08 (¥143) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (¥553) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (¥162) | ¥600 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥107) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (¥120) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (¥399) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.81 (¥241) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (¥127) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (¥81,098) | ¥82,500 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (¥62,474) | ¥85,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (¥16,779) | ¥15,000 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (¥46,209) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (¥34,010) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (¥8,973) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,191) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (¥50,109) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥10,686) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,170) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥852) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥10,780) | ¥7,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (¥3,668) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (¥7,874) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (¥12,543) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥3,356,197) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (¥183) | ¥158 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (¥4,658) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (¥1,942) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (¥726) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (¥774) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (¥6,541) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.51 (¥467) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (¥450) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (¥560) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (¥189) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (¥268) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,272) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (¥2,879) | ¥5,000 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,743) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (¥4,679) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (¥2,994) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.60 (¥745) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (¥174) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (¥230) | ¥550 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €550 (¥73,195) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (¥24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥4,547) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (¥586) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥241,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥227,334
(€1,708)
in Coimbra.
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