- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Chiba
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 91% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,232 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥723 (€5.57) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥887 (€7) | €4.15 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.58) | €0.73 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (€2.26) | €1.83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (€5.31) | €1.00 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (€6) | €1.04 | + 493% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥656 (€5.06) | €0.67 | + 655% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥385 (€2.97) | €0.47 | + 526% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,013 (€16) | €12 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥223 (€1.72) | €1.37 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (€2.48) | €0.82 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 126% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (€1,386) | €528 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (€1,251) | €343 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (€228) | €103 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥129,534 (€999) | €575 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (€578) | €275 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (€57) | €80 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (€29) | €34 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (€516) | €406 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (€198) | €92 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (€15) | €2.00 | + 646% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (€50) | €9 | + 485% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,634 (€74) | €48 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (€68) | €28 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,045 (€93) | €75 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,559 (€120) | €75 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 127% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (€21,519) | €24,340 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.04) | €1.38 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,684 (€121) | €22 | + 447% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 51% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (€10) | €5.00 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€77) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (€5.32) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (€4.42) | €2.50 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥628 (€4.85) | €2.00 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥331 (€2.55) | €1.65 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (€2.79) | €1.51 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,419 (€34) | €10 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,383 (€34) | €22 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,774 (€29) | €14 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (€85) | €83 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (€64) | €50 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (€12) | €8 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (€2.87) | €3.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (€3.97) | €3.42 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €250 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,131 (€70) | €37 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (€3.08) | €4.49 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 96% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,134
(¥406,447)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Algeciras.
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