Cost of living in Katsuta, Japan compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katsuta (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥700 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 ($5.92) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.24 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥159 ($1.41) | $0.73 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥307 ($2.73) | $2.60 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.62 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.07 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.27 | - | |
| 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 ($1.53) | $2.12 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥160 ($1.42) | $1.83 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Katsuta (Japan) is 9% 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 | - | $141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥70,000 ($623) | $806 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥45,000 ($400) | $650 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥23,000 ($205) | $112 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $429 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $145 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,100 ($10) | $17 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Katsuta (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 ($27) | $40 | - 33% | |
| 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 ($44) | $68 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥4,500 ($40) | $93 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Katsuta (Japan) is 12% 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 ($1.12) | $0.55 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Katsuta (Japan) is 41% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,600 ($14) | $5.39 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,100 ($10) | $22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,175 ($10) | $80 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.63 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.06 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 ($0.88) | $3.37 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,415 ($21) | $16 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Katsuta (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 ($18) | $39 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 ($32) | $22 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,200 ($28) | $40 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥909 ($8) | $4.00 | + 102% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,390 ($66) | $35 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 480 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Katsuta (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,054
(¥343,234)
in Katsuta.
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