- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- York
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (¥1,877) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.82 (¥840) | ¥1,200 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.75 (¥541) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (¥111) | ¥168 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.33 (¥337) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.12 (¥307) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.13 (¥597) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (¥266) | ¥600 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.62 (¥90) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.32 (¥335) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (¥1,156) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (¥262) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.66 (¥95) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,477 (¥213,295) | ¥82,500 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £921 (¥133,051) | ¥85,000 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (¥19,346) | ¥15,000 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,443 (¥208,418) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,158 (¥167,237) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £80 (¥11,597) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (¥3,451) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £311 (¥44,852) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £96 (¥13,902) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (¥1,074) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (¥1,698) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £58 (¥8,429) | ¥7,000 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (¥4,781) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (¥8,831) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (¥8,996) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,740 (¥2,561,773) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (¥170) | ¥158 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £53 (¥7,634) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (¥1,698) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.00 (¥433) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (¥1,134) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £63 (¥9,098) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.16 (¥457) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (¥253) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (¥478) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (¥243) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (¥271) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (¥1,557) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (¥3,934) | ¥5,000 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (¥2,631) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (¥11,463) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (¥8,148) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (¥989) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.89 (¥417) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.20 (¥606) | ¥550 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £372 (¥53,766) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (¥29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (¥5,313) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,224) | ¥463 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥281,574
(£1,950)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥258,000
in Akita.
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