- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (¥1,528) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (¥853) | ¥1,200 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (¥727) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.23 (¥186) | ¥168 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (¥322) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.35 (¥363) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (¥877) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.45 (¥371) | ¥600 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (¥228) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$6 (¥537) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (¥1,590) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.88 (¥240) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 (¥168) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,676 (¥139,979) | ¥82,500 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,389 (¥115,972) | ¥85,000 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$254 (¥21,171) | ¥15,000 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,326 (¥110,708) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$864 (¥72,122) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$164 (¥13,669) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$62 (¥5,195) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$421 (¥35,140) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (¥12,850) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (¥1,185) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (¥1,745) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (¥5,863) | ¥7,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$66 (¥5,511) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$87 (¥7,240) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (¥11,464) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,253 (¥1,941,567) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (¥102) | ¥158 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (¥7,925) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (¥1,632) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (¥1,013) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$28 (¥2,312) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$71 (¥5,936) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (¥641) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.20 (¥350) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.35 (¥447) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.28 (¥190) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.70 (¥226) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (¥1,651) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (¥4,612) | ¥5,000 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (¥2,443) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$113 (¥9,463) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (¥7,165) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (¥935) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.09 (¥425) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (¥629) | ¥550 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$527 (¥44,030) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (¥40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (¥4,916) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (¥1,202) | ¥463 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 889 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥258,605
(C$3,097)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥252,000
in Akita.
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