- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Swansea
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (¥1,196) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (¥722) | ¥1,200 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (¥518) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (¥146) | ¥168 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (¥297) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (¥228) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (¥490) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (¥199) | ¥600 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (¥179) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (¥216) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥1,059) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (¥251) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (¥103) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (¥133,018) | ¥82,500 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (¥200,732) | ¥85,000 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (¥21,746) | ¥15,000 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,167 (¥168,628) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (¥70,657) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (¥22,858) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (¥1,637) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £375 (¥54,166) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (¥10,503) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (¥674) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (¥1,277) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (¥9,244) | ¥7,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (¥4,622) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (¥8,811) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (¥6,500) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,250 (¥2,636,079) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (¥181) | ¥158 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (¥6,933) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (¥1,515) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (¥469) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (¥144) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (¥14,444) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (¥506) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (¥165) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (¥453) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥288) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (¥188) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (¥1,324) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (¥2,777) | ¥5,000 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (¥2,063) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (¥9,148) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (¥7,824) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (¥843) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (¥364) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (¥438) | ¥550 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (¥19,139) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (¥14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (¥4,794) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,135) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥275,616
(£1,908)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥264,000
in Akita.
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