- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Japan
- Edmonton
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (¥1,128) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (¥855) | ¥1,200 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (¥671) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.37 (¥206) | ¥168 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.40 (¥295) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (¥344) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.88 (¥423) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.95 (¥429) | ¥600 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.88 (¥337) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.20 (¥191) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (¥1,301) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.87 (¥249) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.01 (¥261) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,108 (¥182,924) | ¥82,500 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,621 (¥140,627) | ¥85,000 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$283 (¥24,547) | ¥15,000 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,169 (¥101,403) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$903 (¥78,357) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$141 (¥12,273) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (¥5,220) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$460 (¥39,900) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (¥13,131) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (¥948) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (¥1,755) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (¥5,119) | ¥7,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$39 (¥3,417) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (¥10,399) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (¥10,886) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,470 (¥1,862,786) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.01 (¥88) | ¥158 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (¥7,722) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (¥1,707) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (¥1,052) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$28 (¥2,402) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$71 (¥6,168) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (¥666) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.41 (¥383) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.90 (¥425) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.50 (¥217) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (¥255) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (¥1,881) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (¥4,808) | ¥5,000 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (¥2,429) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$113 (¥9,833) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$68 (¥5,856) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (¥973) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.55 (¥395) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (¥521) | ¥550 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$504 (¥43,758) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.26 (¥23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (¥5,206) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (¥1,041) | ¥463 | + 125% | |
| 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 1,215 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥285,830
(C$3,294)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥269,000
in Akita.
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