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Cost of living in Focşani, Romania vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Focşani (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 lei (¥1,839) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 lei (¥657) | ¥1,200 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (¥420) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (¥105) | ¥168 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (¥158) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 lei (¥143) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 lei (¥234) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75 lei (¥125) | ¥600 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.46 lei (¥38) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00 lei (¥53) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (¥657) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (¥143) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.49 lei (¥39) | - | - | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Focşani (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254 lei (¥32,950) | ¥82,500 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 954 lei (¥25,070) | ¥85,000 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 454 lei (¥11,938) | ¥15,000 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600 lei (¥15,759) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400 lei (¥10,506) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 lei (¥9,193) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (¥899) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (¥26,266) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (¥9,193) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (¥1,051) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (¥394) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Focşani (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60 lei (¥1,576) | ¥7,000 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 lei (¥2,101) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 lei (¥10,506) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 lei (¥15,759) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Focşani (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,984 lei (¥2,389,762) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (¥141) | ¥158 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 313 lei (¥8,210) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Focşani (Romania) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥328) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Focşani (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.00 lei (¥105) | ¥550 | - 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (¥2,627) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
26.266
JPY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Focşani (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥203,125
(7,733 lei)
in Focşani.
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