- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Egypt
- Hakodate
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 264% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (E£ 120) | E£ 61 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (E£ 104) | E£ 49 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (E£ 80) | E£ 32 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (E£ 44) | E£ 16 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (E£ 38) | E£ 4.77 | + 700% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (E£ 128) | E£ 28 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (E£ 64) | E£ 12 | + 439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (E£ 64) | E£ 4.31 | + 1381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (E£ 38) | E£ 9 | + 327% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (E£ 125) | E£ 89 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥268 (E£ 43) | E£ 9 | + 372% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (E£ 48) | E£ 2.71 | + 1663% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 255% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥65,029 (E£ 10,420) | E£ 4,287 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (E£ 11,216) | E£ 2,487 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (E£ 1,041) | E£ 218 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (E£ 12,017) | E£ 2,526 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 (E£ 9,614) | E£ 1,181 | + 714% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (E£ 961) | E£ 512 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (E£ 477) | E£ 443 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥95,000 (E£ 15,222) | E£ 5,512 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (E£ 2,371) | E£ 1,699 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (E£ 80) | E£ 64 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (E£ 798) | E£ 19 | + 4160% | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 147% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (E£ 1,570) | E£ 645 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (E£ 1,570) | E£ 581 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (E£ 1,570) | E£ 1,190 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (E£ 2,051) | E£ 720 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 173% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (E£ 480,689) | E£ 507,909 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (E£ 24) | E£ 2.81 | + 755% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (E£ 1,282) | E£ 109 | + 1076% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (E£ 205) | E£ 24 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 23 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 12 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (E£ 577) | E£ 119 | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 73 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 233 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | E£ 2,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 379 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 358 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 144% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 34,222
(¥213,578)
in Hakodate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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