- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Verviers, Belgium compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Verviers (Belgium) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (¥798) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,031) | ¥1,200 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.75 (¥765) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.50 (¥67) | ¥168 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (¥266) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥600 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (¥200) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥200) | - | - | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Verviers (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (¥133,082) | ¥82,500 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Verviers (Belgium) is 12% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (¥11,312) | ¥7,000 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Verviers (Belgium) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (¥3,327,052) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥158 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥6,654) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Verviers (Belgium) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,327) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Verviers (Belgium) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 | €30 (¥3,992) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on November 07, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Verviers (Belgium) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥286,680
(€2,154)
in Verviers
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥271,000
in Akita.
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