- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Takasaki
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takasaki, Japan compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Takasaki (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥867 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥667 (€5.03) | €6 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥350 (€2.64) | €3.38 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥136 (€1.03) | €2.61 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥240 (€1.81) | €1.93 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥400 (€3.02) | €1.63 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥656 (€4.95) | €5.67 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (€5.29) | €1.68 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥250 (€1.89) | €1.38 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.05 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (€11) | €3.38 | + 236% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥240 (€1.81) | €1.33 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥146 (€1.11) | €0.50 | + 121% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Takasaki (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥126,011 (€951) | €600 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥75,942 (€573) | €450 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,058 (€151) | €90 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥80,000 (€604) | €388 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 (€453) | €333 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥15,000 (€113) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,370 (€48) | €30 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥130,000 (€982) | €392 | + 151% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (€113) | €55 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,000 (€15) | €9 | + 78% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Takasaki (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €75 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (€30) | €23 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €65 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 (€91) | €65 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Takasaki (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 | ¥146 (€1.10) | €1.20 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Takasaki (Japan) is 3% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥950 (€7) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥350 (€2.64) | €3.75 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.20 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.50 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €9 | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Takasaki (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥7,000 (€53) | €21 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,700 (€20) | €14 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥1,800 (€14) | €32 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 (€3.78) | €5.00 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.63 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (€4.53) | €3.32 | + 36% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,800 (€74) | €58 | + 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.30 | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Takasaki (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,039
(¥270,069)
in Takasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Albacete.
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