- Cost of Living
- Poland
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- Toruń
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toruń, Poland vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toruń (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 zł (¥691) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (¥441) | ¥1,200 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (¥233) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.31 zł (¥67) | ¥168 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (¥236) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.59 zł (¥162) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (¥522) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (¥92) | ¥600 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 zł (¥57) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (¥81) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (¥839) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.66 zł (¥164) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 zł (¥59) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Toruń (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,161 zł (¥62,610) | ¥82,500 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,758 zł (¥50,936) | ¥85,000 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374 zł (¥10,836) | ¥15,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,420 zł (¥41,142) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,033 zł (¥29,939) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 zł (¥9,636) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (¥1,671) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,949 zł (¥56,463) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł (¥13,328) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 zł (¥626) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 zł (¥355) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Toruń (Poland) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 251 zł (¥7,269) | ¥7,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 101 zł (¥2,936) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 270 zł (¥7,823) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206 zł (¥5,982) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Toruń (Poland) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,430 zł (¥2,475,161) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.67 zł (¥164) | ¥158 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 72 zł (¥2,080) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Toruń (Poland) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (¥556) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 107 zł (¥3,090) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (¥522) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (¥290) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (¥316) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.13 zł (¥120) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥209) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł (¥637) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Toruń (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39 zł (¥1,120) | ¥5,000 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 zł (¥1,047) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 zł (¥5,795) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 zł (¥3,042) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 zł (¥359) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (¥226) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 zł (¥159) | ¥550 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (¥8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 zł (¥4,153) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (¥420) | ¥463 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2019.
Exchange rate:
28.973
JPY
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Cost of living in Toruń (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥225,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥195,361
(6,743 zł)
in Toruń.
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