- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- York
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (¥1,077) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (¥680) | ¥1,200 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (¥540) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.67 (¥102) | ¥168 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (¥263) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (¥302) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (¥370) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (¥239) | ¥600 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (¥278) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (¥314) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (¥718) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.72 (¥260) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (¥162) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (¥219,093) | ¥82,500 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (¥188,873) | ¥85,000 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (¥18,384) | ¥15,000 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (¥90,659) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (¥96,955) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (¥9,192) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (¥2,717) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £296 (¥44,750) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (¥13,777) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 (¥893) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,701) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (¥10,074) | ¥7,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (¥5,541) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (¥6,195) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (¥5,036) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥2,719,774) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (¥210) | ¥158 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥6,044) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (¥2,496) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥339) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (¥1,107) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £29 (¥4,382) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (¥489) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (¥264) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.17 (¥479) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.66 (¥251) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.79 (¥270) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,511) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (¥3,109) | ¥5,000 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,191) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (¥11,295) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (¥6,141) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (¥982) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (¥352) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (¥411) | ¥550 | - 25% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £347 (¥52,454) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (¥36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (¥5,666) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,148) | - | - | |
| 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 150 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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 ¥275,083
(£1,821)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥247,000
in Akita.
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