- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Australia
- Fukuoka
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥905 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥636 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥371 (AU$4.15) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥186 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.50 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (AU$2.64) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥421 (AU$4.71) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥837 (AU$9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥543 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥320 (AU$3.58) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (AU$2.99) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,283 (AU$14) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥176 (AU$1.97) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (AU$1.93) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,355 (AU$1,392) | AU$1,271 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥89,859 (AU$1,006) | AU$2,559 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (AU$168) | AU$645 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,800 (AU$848) | AU$1,290 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥69,349 (AU$776) | AU$860 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥8,585 (AU$96) | AU$215 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,553 (AU$29) | AU$55 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥74,160 (AU$830) | AU$668 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,024 (AU$157) | AU$100 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥941 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,536 (AU$28) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,170 (AU$91) | AU$100 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥10,070 (AU$113) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,560 (AU$85) | AU$90 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,431 (AU$162) | AU$150 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 154% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (AU$27,606) | AU$25,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (AU$1.57) | AU$1.31 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,167 (AU$125) | AU$20 | + 525% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,090 (AU$46) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 3% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,100 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,500 (AU$95) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥855 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥509 (AU$5.70) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥66 (AU$0.73) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥171 (AU$1.92) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (AU$30) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,656 (AU$41) | AU$47 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,192 (AU$36) | AU$33 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,810 (AU$87) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,609 (AU$85) | AU$100 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥911 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (AU$4.66) | AU$5.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥601 (AU$7) | AU$4.00 | + 68% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,694 (AU$86) | AU$52 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥437 (AU$4.89) | AU$20 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,086
(¥365,136)
in Fukuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,900
in Albury.
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