- 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 | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niigata (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 51 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 6 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 5.00 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 4.35 | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 60 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 3.95 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Niigata (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥200,000 (Dirham 6,520) | Dirham 6,248 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,609 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (Dirham 1,630) | Dirham 537 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥50,000 (Dirham 1,630) | Dirham 5,146 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 302 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 282 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (Dirham 3,260) | Dirham 1,167 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 517 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 203 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 191 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 284 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (Dirham 652) | Dirham 290 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 81,667 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 1.78 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 104 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 19 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 149 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 24 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (Dirham 3.26) | Dirham 9 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 43 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 152 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 67 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (Dirham 522) | Dirham 500 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 200 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (Dirham 0.98) | Dirham 0.38 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 250 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niigata (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 18,791
(¥576,403)
in Niigata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain.
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