- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Japan
- Edmonton
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada compared to 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 (¥851) | ¥1,200 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (¥674) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (¥203) | ¥168 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (¥345) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.06 (¥349) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (¥942) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.93 (¥338) | ¥600 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 (¥196) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$5.58 (¥480) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (¥1,608) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.83 (¥243) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 (¥185) | - | - | |
| 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$1,623 (¥139,562) | ¥82,500 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,368 (¥117,662) | ¥85,000 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$248 (¥21,321) | ¥15,000 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,423 (¥122,412) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,056 (¥90,814) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$184 (¥15,864) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$63 (¥5,393) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$470 (¥40,407) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (¥13,163) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (¥1,009) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (¥1,771) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (¥5,923) | ¥7,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$66 (¥5,677) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (¥10,752) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (¥10,791) | - | - | |
| 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$22,466 (¥1,932,112) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (¥102) | ¥158 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$94 (¥8,104) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (¥1,692) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (¥1,043) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$28 (¥2,381) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$71 (¥6,114) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (¥660) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.46 (¥383) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.90 (¥422) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.50 (¥215) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (¥252) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (¥1,865) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (¥4,766) | ¥5,000 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (¥2,653) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$113 (¥9,747) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (¥6,667) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (¥965) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.13 (¥441) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (¥645) | ¥550 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$497 (¥42,766) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (¥39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (¥5,162) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (¥1,238) | ¥463 | + 167% | |
| 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 1,092 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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 ¥242,972
(C$2,825)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥236,000
in Akita.
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