- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Syria
- Shizuoka
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shizuoka, Japan compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 415% | |||
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Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 415% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,667 (7,973 £) | 3,000 £ | + 166% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥917 (4,385 £) | 1,290 £ | + 240% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (1,914 £) | 750 £ | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (1,132 £) | 230 £ | + 392% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥330 (1,579 £) | 580 £ | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥450 (2,153 £) | 175 £ | + 1130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥633 (3,030 £) | 469 £ | + 546% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (3,349 £) | 244 £ | + 1274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (3,349 £) | 133 £ | + 2412% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥500 (2,392 £) | 400 £ | + 498% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 (19,136 £) | 2,500 £ | + 665% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥275 (1,316 £) | 370 £ | + 256% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥290 (1,387 £) | 69 £ | + 1906% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥146,254 (699,675 £) | 66,663 £ | + 950% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 34,410 £ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 11,228 £ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 30,000 £ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 16,517 £ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 6,032 £ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (23,920 £) | 6,657 £ | + 259% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥300,000 (1,435,191 £) | 157,474 £ | + 811% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,200 £ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 234 £ | - | |
Clothes | + 235% | |||
Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 235% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (47,840 £) | 4,941 £ | + 868% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (19,136 £) | 7,968 £ | + 140% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (38,272 £) | 10,675 £ | + 259% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,000 (38,272 £) | 9,048 £ | + 323% | |
Transportation | + 392% | |||
Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 392% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥268 (1,280 £) | 155 £ | + 728% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 (71,760 £) | 2,087 £ | + 3338% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (3,349 £) | 318 £ | + 953% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,030 £ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥850 (4,066 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 625 £ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 702 £ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 350 £ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 434 £ | - | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 74% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (14,352 £) | 3,000 £ | + 378% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (16,744 £) | 1,000 £ | + 1574% | |
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 | ¥5,000 (23,920 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 400 £ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 244 £ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥6,000 (28,704 £) | 3,000 £ | + 857% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (2,870 £) | 550 £ | + 422% | |
TOTAL | + 180% |

These prices were last updated on December 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shizuoka (Japan) is 180% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 534,487 £
(¥111,725)
in Shizuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
191,000 £
in Aleppo.
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