- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Japan
- Edmonton
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (¥1,105) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (¥808) | ¥1,200 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (¥657) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.51 (¥213) | ¥168 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.40 (¥289) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (¥338) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.88 (¥415) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.95 (¥421) | ¥600 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.88 (¥330) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.20 (¥187) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (¥1,275) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.59 (¥220) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.01 (¥256) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥179,263) | ¥82,500 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,621 (¥137,813) | ¥85,000 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$283 (¥24,056) | ¥15,000 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,169 (¥99,374) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$903 (¥76,789) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$141 (¥12,028) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (¥5,116) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$475 (¥40,347) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$130 (¥11,043) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (¥827) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (¥1,959) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (¥5,017) | ¥7,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$39 (¥3,348) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (¥11,242) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$133 (¥11,288) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,470 (¥1,825,514) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.01 (¥86) | ¥158 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (¥7,567) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (¥1,630) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (¥1,023) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$26 (¥2,233) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$73 (¥6,209) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (¥714) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (¥364) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.10 (¥434) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (¥260) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.16 (¥268) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (¥2,101) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (¥4,998) | ¥5,000 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (¥2,381) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$113 (¥9,621) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$68 (¥5,739) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (¥938) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.55 (¥387) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (¥510) | ¥550 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$512 (¥43,568) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.26 (¥22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (¥5,102) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (¥1,020) | - | - | |
| 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 1,157 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 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 ¥270,215
(C$3,178)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥256,000
in Akita.
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