- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Sendai
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sendai, Japan compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sendai (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥867 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥606 (€4.73) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (€3.49) | €3.38 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (€1.71) | €2.61 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (€2.16) | €1.93 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥417 (€3.25) | €1.63 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,333 (€10) | €5.67 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥463 (€3.61) | €1.68 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥263 (€2.05) | €1.38 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥313 (€2.45) | €1.05 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,278 (€10) | €3.38 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥196 (€1.53) | €1.33 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥103 (€0.81) | €0.50 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Sendai (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥135,148 (€1,056) | €600 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥95,000 (€742) | €450 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,750 (€131) | €90 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥78,662 (€614) | €388 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (€312) | €333 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (€47) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €30 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥27,500 (€215) | €392 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥30,000 (€234) | €55 | + 326% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (€5.86) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥800 (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sendai (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,760 (€22) | €75 | - 71% | |
| 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) | ¥6,700 (€52) | €65 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (€70) | €65 | + 8% | |
| 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 | ¥144 (€1.12) | €1.20 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,500 (€82) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Sendai (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,400 (€11) | €6 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€78) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥1,500 (€12) | €4.50 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.91) | €2.50 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥700 (€5.47) | €3.75 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (€1.56) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (€1.56) | €1.50 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (€21) | €9 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Sendai (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,655 (€36) | €21 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,300 (€26) | €14 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €54 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,506 (€51) | €32 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,004 (€8) | €5.00 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (€3.64) | €1.63 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥715 (€5.58) | €3.32 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥12,000 (€94) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (€78) | €58 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥598 (€4.67) | €4.30 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sendai (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,175
(¥278,418)
in Sendai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Albacete.
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