- 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 | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokushima (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥635 ($5.80) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥380 ($3.47) | $3.51 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥178 ($1.62) | $0.87 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 ($2.96) | $2.54 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.74 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 ($2.74) | $2.08 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.74 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 ($1.41) | $1.98 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Tokushima (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 ($823) | $1,463 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 ($731) | $1,143 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥4,000 ($37) | $141 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥35,000 ($320) | $889 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥55,531 ($508) | $731 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥3,141 ($29) | $126 | - 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 | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Tokushima (Japan) is 2% 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 ($46) | $41 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,000 ($55) | $82 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $82 | - | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Tokushima (Japan) is 42% 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 ($1.22) | $0.67 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥1,200 ($11) | $61 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokushima (Japan) is 18% 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) | $3.26 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.32 | - | |
| 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 ($22) | $47 | - 54% | |
| 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 ($50) | $96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 ($4.57) | $4.38 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥407 ($3.72) | $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 ($73) | $40 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥480 ($4.39) | $11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00914
USD
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Tokushima (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,322
(¥363,448)
in Tokushima.
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