- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- York
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (¥1,039) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (¥656) | ¥1,200 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (¥521) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.67 (¥98) | ¥168 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (¥254) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (¥291) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (¥357) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (¥230) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (¥268) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (¥303) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (¥692) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.75 (¥255) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (¥156) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (¥211,318) | ¥82,500 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (¥182,171) | ¥85,000 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (¥17,732) | ¥15,000 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (¥87,442) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (¥93,515) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (¥8,866) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (¥2,620) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £296 (¥43,126) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (¥13,206) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (¥989) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,611) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (¥9,716) | ¥7,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (¥5,344) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (¥5,975) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (¥4,857) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (¥2,623,263) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (¥203) | ¥158 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥5,829) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.69 (¥391) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (¥1,023) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.30 (¥481) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.88 (¥274) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.69 (¥538) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (¥261) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.98 (¥288) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,451) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (¥2,855) | ¥5,000 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,113) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £70 (¥10,248) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (¥5,923) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (¥952) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (¥340) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (¥396) | ¥550 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 (¥19,128) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (¥35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (¥5,465) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,108) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least ¥257,249
(£1,765)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥234,000
in Akita.
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