- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United Arab Emirates
- Niigata
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niigata, Japan compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niigata (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 29 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (Dirham 5.87) | Dirham 5.68 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 4.25 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 4.19 | + 448% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 60 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.87 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (Dirham 5.05) | Dirham 2.95 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Niigata (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (Dirham 6,556) | Dirham 5,414 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,032 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (Dirham 1,639) | Dirham 487 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Dirham 1,639) | Dirham 5,156 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 317 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (Dirham 3,278) | Dirham 1,195 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 497 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 195 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 186 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 271 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (Dirham 656) | Dirham 233 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 1.75 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 22 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 20 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 8 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 44 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 131 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 64 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 500 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 219 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 550 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (Dirham 0.98) | Dirham 0.35 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 217 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Niigata (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,178
(¥585,081)
in Niigata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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