- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Swansea
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (¥1,262) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (¥813) | ¥1,200 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (¥524) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (¥135) | ¥168 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (¥324) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (¥279) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (¥555) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (¥255) | ¥600 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (¥171) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (¥245) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥1,049) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (¥260) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (¥108) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (¥132,968) | ¥82,500 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (¥180,516) | ¥85,000 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (¥24,772) | ¥15,000 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (¥155,479) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (¥66,189) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (¥17,172) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (¥1,916) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (¥58,085) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (¥12,149) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (¥667) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (¥1,322) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (¥9,652) | ¥7,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (¥5,080) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (¥10,320) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (¥7,239) | - | - | |
| 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 | £19,714 (¥3,004,536) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (¥182) | ¥158 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (¥7,969) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (¥1,670) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥495) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (¥152) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (¥15,240) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (¥533) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (¥174) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (¥510) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥304) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (¥202) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (¥1,397) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (¥3,014) | ¥5,000 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,229) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (¥9,652) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (¥7,947) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (¥889) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (¥385) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (¥453) | ¥550 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (¥19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (¥4,445) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,219) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥260,678
(£1,710)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥249,000
in Akita.
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