- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Japan
- Medina
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (¥296) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (¥553) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (¥254) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.43 (¥131) | ¥168 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (¥306) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (¥171) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (¥246) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (¥230) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (¥328) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 15 (¥445) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 100 (¥2,965) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 3.39 (¥101) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.83 (¥54) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 17% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (¥163,048) | ¥82,500 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (¥66,701) | ¥85,000 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (¥6,547) | ¥15,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (¥60,278) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (¥32,610) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (¥3,508) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (¥3,656) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (¥43,479) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (¥12,846) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (¥929) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 20 (¥593) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (¥6,917) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (¥8,399) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (¥7,002) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (¥5,333) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (¥1,200,624) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.61 (¥18) | ¥158 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (¥21,480) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (¥504) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (¥548) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (¥4,447) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (¥334) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (¥442) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (¥148) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (¥255) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (¥445) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (¥1,482) | ¥5,000 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (¥2,965) | - | - | |
| 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 | ﷼ 120 (¥3,557) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (¥227) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (¥89) | ¥550 | - 84% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 2,600 (¥77,077) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (¥15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (¥7,988) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (¥296) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥390,625
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥350,291
(﷼ 11,816)
in Medina.
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