Cost of living in Katsuta, Japan compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Katsuta (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥700 ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 ($6) | $7 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.25 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥159 ($1.47) | $0.72 | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥307 ($2.85) | $2.60 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.49 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.93 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.00 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.22 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥172 ($1.60) | $1.82 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥160 ($1.49) | $1.81 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Katsuta (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,164 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $138 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥70,000 ($650) | $806 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥45,000 ($418) | $650 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥23,000 ($214) | $117 | + 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $434 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,100 ($10) | $18 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Katsuta (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 ($28) | $40 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 ($46) | $68 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥4,500 ($42) | $93 | - 55% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Katsuta (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥126 ($1.17) | $0.59 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Katsuta (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,600 ($15) | $5.08 | + 192% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,100 ($10) | $22 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,175 ($11) | $87 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.71 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 ($0.92) | $2.34 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,415 ($22) | $16 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Katsuta (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 ($19) | $37 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 ($33) | $22 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,200 ($30) | $40 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥909 ($8) | $4.00 | + 111% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,390 ($69) | $35 | + 95% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Katsuta (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,041
(¥327,394)
in Katsuta.
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