- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ukraine
- Kitakyushu
- Alchevs'k
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kitakyushu, Japan compared to Alchevs'k, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitakyushu (Japan) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥817 (199₴) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (171₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥500 (122₴) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥160 (39₴) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (73₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (244₴) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥500 (122₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (195₴) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥250 (61₴) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥233 (57₴) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,350 (329₴) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥213 (52₴) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥185 (45₴) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,000 (29,260₴) | 1,644₴ | + 1680% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥73,333 (17,881₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,500 (6,705₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥76,667 (18,694₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥43,333 (10,566₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,000 (2,926₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (1,219₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥70,000 (17,068₴) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (6,096₴) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥800 (195₴) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥900 (219₴) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kitakyushu (Japan) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥15,000 (3,657₴) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (731₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,000 (1,463₴) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 99% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,600,000 (633,957₴) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (38₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥6,500 (1,585₴) | 100₴ | + 1485% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kitakyushu (Japan) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30₴ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (152₴) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (98₴) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (49₴) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥150 (37₴) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (244₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kitakyushu (Japan) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,067 (748₴) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (731₴) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,000 (1,707₴) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥767 (187₴) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (114₴) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (122₴) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,500 (2,073₴) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥500 (122₴) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.24383
UAH
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Kitakyushu (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 8,079₴
(¥33,134)
in Kitakyushu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,000₴
in Alchevs'k.
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