- 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 (¥1,049) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (¥662) | ¥1,200 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (¥526) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (¥115) | ¥168 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (¥256) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (¥294) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (¥361) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (¥233) | ¥600 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (¥271) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (¥306) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (¥699) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.83 (¥270) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (¥157) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (¥213,373) | ¥82,500 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (¥183,942) | ¥85,000 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (¥17,904) | ¥15,000 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (¥88,292) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (¥94,424) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (¥8,952) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (¥2,646) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £311 (¥45,704) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £93 (¥13,679) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (¥978) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (¥1,670) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (¥9,811) | ¥7,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (¥5,396) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (¥6,033) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (¥4,905) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥2,648,766) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (¥205) | ¥158 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (¥5,886) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (¥1,775) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.60 (¥382) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (¥1,162) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £30 (¥4,366) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.16 (¥465) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (¥258) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.30 (¥486) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (¥248) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (¥269) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (¥1,505) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (¥3,110) | ¥5,000 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (¥2,134) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (¥11,681) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (¥5,980) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (¥990) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (¥343) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (¥400) | ¥550 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £285 (¥41,940) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (¥35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (¥5,518) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (¥1,118) | ¥463 | + 142% | |
| 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 162 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥263,564
(£1,791)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥240,000
in Akita.
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