- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Sendai
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sendai, Japan compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sendai (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥918 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥607 (€4.65) | €5.83 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥361 (€2.77) | €3.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥216 (€1.65) | €0.82 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥314 (€2.40) | €2.03 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (€3.83) | €1.63 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥679 (€5.20) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥528 (€4.05) | €1.73 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥259 (€1.98) | €1.55 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥337 (€2.58) | €0.95 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥984 (€8) | €3.67 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥219 (€1.68) | €1.29 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥137 (€1.05) | €0.45 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Sendai (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥118,936 (€911) | €650 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥90,000 (€690) | €450 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,667 (€120) | €110 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥76,667 (€587) | €400 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (€307) | €275 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (€46) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,105 (€31) | €30 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (€192) | €417 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €67 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.68 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥800 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sendai (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,760 (€21) | €75 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,500 (€27) | €23 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,100 (€16) | €65 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,000 (€54) | €65 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sendai (Japan) is 2% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥140 (€1.07) | €1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,643 (€82) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Sendai (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,400 (€11) | €6 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€77) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥1,500 (€11) | €4.50 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.83) | €2.50 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥700 (€5.36) | €3.75 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (€2.30) | €1.20 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (€2.30) | €1.50 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,200 (€17) | €9 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sendai (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (€23) | €21 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,200 (€25) | €13 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €54 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,500 (€42) | €32 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (€8) | €5.00 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (€3.45) | €1.63 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥702 (€5.38) | €3.32 | + 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥5,000 (€38) | €150 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,750 (€67) | €58 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥730 (€5.59) | €4.30 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sendai (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,184
(¥285,037)
in Sendai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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