- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Kumamoto
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥677 (€5.28) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥495 (€3.87) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥551 (€4.31) | €2.90 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 (€1.51) | €0.95 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥286 (€2.24) | €1.43 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥662 (€5.17) | €1.80 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,319 (€10) | €6 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥919 (€7) | €1.34 | + 437% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (€2.34) | €0.88 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥294 (€2.29) | €0.64 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,272 (€18) | €3.00 | + 491% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 (€1.54) | €1.60 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥250 (€1.95) | €0.84 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,970 (€914) | €700 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (€391) | €475 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,000 (€156) | €84 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥81,927 (€640) | €450 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (€39) | €102 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,158 (€48) | €37 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥71,056 (€555) | €326 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (€156) | €90 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.91) | €5.61 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 (€31) | €92 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,618 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,502 (€59) | €75 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,106 (€55) | €84 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kumamoto (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥122 (€0.95) | €1.19 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,891 (€69) | €32 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kumamoto (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €5.41 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €3.35 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (€16) | €39 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥200 (€1.56) | €4.06 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 (€2.93) | €2.64 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.91) | €2.72 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (€1.56) | €1.60 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 (€1.41) | €1.71 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,421 (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,106 (€32) | €26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (€23) | €16 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €92 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,842 (€46) | €30 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥704 (€5.50) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (€8) | €1.58 | + 394% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥704 (€5.50) | €4.57 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥60,000 (€469) | €478 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 (€68) | €41 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 (€2.25) | €5.00 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kumamoto (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,932
(¥375,390)
in Kumamoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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