- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- York
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (¥1,086) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (¥685) | ¥1,200 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (¥545) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (¥128) | ¥168 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (¥265) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (¥305) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (¥373) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (¥241) | ¥600 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (¥280) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (¥317) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (¥724) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.83 (¥279) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (¥163) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (¥220,861) | ¥82,500 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (¥190,398) | ¥85,000 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (¥18,533) | ¥15,000 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (¥91,391) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (¥97,738) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (¥9,266) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (¥2,739) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £296 (¥45,112) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (¥13,888) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 (¥901) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,714) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (¥10,155) | ¥7,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (¥5,586) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (¥6,245) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (¥5,077) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (¥2,741,727) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (¥212) | ¥158 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥6,093) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (¥2,517) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.25 (¥342) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (¥1,116) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £35 (¥5,255) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (¥493) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.88 (¥286) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.17 (¥482) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.66 (¥253) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.79 (¥272) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (¥1,609) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (¥2,964) | ¥5,000 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,209) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £77 (¥11,677) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (¥6,190) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (¥990) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (¥355) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (¥414) | ¥550 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £246 (¥37,516) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (¥37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (¥5,712) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,158) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥278,983
(£1,832)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥251,000
in Akita.
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