- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Egypt
- Hakodate
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 164% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (E£ 123) | E£ 72 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (E£ 107) | E£ 72 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (E£ 82) | E£ 36 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (E£ 45) | E£ 20 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (E£ 39) | E£ 14 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (E£ 131) | E£ 29 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (E£ 65) | E£ 21 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (E£ 65) | E£ 5.98 | + 991% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (E£ 39) | E£ 19 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (E£ 128) | E£ 92 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥268 (E£ 44) | E£ 11 | + 289% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (E£ 49) | E£ 10 | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥65,029 (E£ 10,669) | E£ 5,401 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (E£ 11,484) | E£ 3,866 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (E£ 1,066) | E£ 898 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (E£ 12,304) | E£ 3,625 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 (E£ 9,844) | E£ 2,335 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (E£ 984) | E£ 736 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (E£ 489) | E£ 365 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥95,000 (E£ 15,586) | E£ 6,508 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (E£ 2,428) | E£ 1,489 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (E£ 82) | E£ 67 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (E£ 817) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 131% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (E£ 1,608) | E£ 740 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (E£ 1,608) | E£ 614 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (E£ 1,608) | E£ 1,504 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (E£ 2,100) | E£ 777 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 162% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (E£ 492,175) | E£ 453,039 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (E£ 25) | E£ 3.88 | + 534% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (E£ 1,312) | E£ 182 | + 620% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (E£ 210) | E£ 33 | + 542% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 200 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 15 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 48 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (E£ 591) | E£ 153 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 96 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 228 | - | |
| 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 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 416 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 28 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.16406
EGP
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 32,130
(¥195,845)
in Hakodate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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