- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Swansea
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (¥1,247) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.05 (¥761) | ¥1,200 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (¥527) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (¥152) | ¥168 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (¥309) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (¥238) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (¥511) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 (¥226) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (¥177) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (¥226) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (¥1,104) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (¥262) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (¥107) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (¥138,721) | ¥82,500 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (¥209,339) | ¥85,000 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (¥22,678) | ¥15,000 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,167 (¥175,859) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (¥73,686) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (¥23,838) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (¥1,707) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £378 (¥57,005) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (¥11,499) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (¥703) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (¥1,332) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (¥9,641) | ¥7,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (¥4,820) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (¥9,641) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (¥7,080) | - | - | |
| 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 | £18,800 (¥2,831,958) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (¥184) | ¥158 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (¥7,231) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (¥1,580) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥490) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (¥151) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (¥15,064) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (¥527) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (¥172) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (¥504) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (¥301) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (¥200) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (¥1,381) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (¥2,896) | ¥5,000 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (¥2,152) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (¥9,540) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (¥8,159) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (¥879) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (¥380) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (¥457) | ¥550 | - 17% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (¥20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (¥4,519) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,205) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
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GBP
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥245,852
(£1,632)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥232,000
in Akita.
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