- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Egypt
- Tokushima
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokushima, Japan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokushima (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (E£ 194) | E£ 72 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥635 (E£ 102) | E£ 72 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥380 (E£ 61) | E£ 36 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥178 (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (E£ 52) | E£ 20 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | E£ 14 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 29 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | E£ 5.98 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (E£ 48) | E£ 19 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 92 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 11 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (E£ 25) | E£ 10 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Tokushima (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 (E£ 14,531) | E£ 5,401 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥80,000 (E£ 12,917) | E£ 3,866 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥4,000 (E£ 646) | E£ 898 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥35,000 (E£ 5,651) | E£ 3,625 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥55,531 (E£ 8,966) | E£ 2,335 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥3,141 (E£ 507) | E£ 736 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 365 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 6,508 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,489 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 67 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tokushima (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 740 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,000 (E£ 807) | E£ 614 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,000 (E£ 969) | E£ 1,504 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 777 | - | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Tokushima (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥133 (E£ 21) | E£ 3.88 | + 453% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥1,200 (E£ 194) | E£ 182 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokushima (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 33 | - | |
| 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.) | ¥750 (E£ 121) | E£ 21 | + 476% | |
| 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 | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokushima (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,360 (E£ 381) | E£ 153 | + 149% | |
| 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 | ¥5,467 (E£ 883) | E£ 228 | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (E£ 129) | E£ 52 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (E£ 81) | E£ 24 | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥407 (E£ 66) | E£ 19 | + 237% | |
| 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 | ¥8,000 (E£ 1,292) | E£ 416 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥480 (E£ 78) | E£ 28 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.16146
EGP
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Tokushima (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,227
(¥162,441)
in Tokushima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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