- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United States
- Tokushima
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokushima, Japan compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokushima (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥635 ($5.73) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥380 ($3.43) | $4.03 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥178 ($1.61) | $0.89 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 ($2.93) | $2.41 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.74 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 ($2.71) | $2.00 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.74 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 ($1.39) | $1.94 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Tokushima (Japan) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 ($813) | $1,488 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 ($723) | $1,199 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥4,000 ($36) | $141 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥35,000 ($316) | $982 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥55,531 ($502) | $815 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥3,141 ($28) | $124 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $44 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $303 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $130 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tokushima (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,000 ($45) | $41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,000 ($54) | $82 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $82 | - | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Tokushima (Japan) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,752 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥133 ($1.20) | $0.69 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥1,200 ($11) | $61 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokushima (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥750 ($7) | $3.02 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokushima (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,360 ($21) | $47 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,467 ($49) | $90 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 ($4.52) | $4.38 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥407 ($3.67) | $6 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 ($72) | $40 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥480 ($4.34) | $11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00904
USD
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Tokushima (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,943
(¥325,659)
in Tokushima.
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