- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Japan
- Medina
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 20 (¥587) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (¥554) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (¥291) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.16 (¥123) | ¥168 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (¥266) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.63 (¥166) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (¥244) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (¥239) | ¥600 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (¥326) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.00 (¥118) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.19 (¥64) | - | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,626 (¥106,840) | ¥82,500 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,977 (¥58,257) | ¥85,000 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (¥6,507) | ¥15,000 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,458 (¥42,941) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 859 (¥25,311) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (¥3,486) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 127 (¥3,753) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (¥43,212) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (¥12,767) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (¥913) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 15 (¥433) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 210 (¥6,194) | ¥7,000 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 234 (¥6,897) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (¥6,958) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (¥5,300) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 49,987 (¥1,472,732) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (¥17) | ¥158 | - 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (¥21,360) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (¥913) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (¥501) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (¥545) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (¥4,419) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (¥331) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (¥439) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (¥147) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (¥254) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (¥442) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (¥1,473) | ¥5,000 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (¥2,946) | - | - | |
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 | ﷼ 166 (¥4,883) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 9 (¥274) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.47 (¥14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 236 (¥6,953) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (¥378) | ¥463 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
29.462
JPY
/
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥271,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥235,149
(﷼ 7,981)
in Medina.
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