- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Kumamoto
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 59% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥657 (€5.28) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥300 (€2.41) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥500 (€4.01) | €3.02 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥188 (€1.51) | €0.82 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (€2.35) | €1.43 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥833 (€7) | €1.75 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (€4.82) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥833 (€7) | €1.61 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (€2.41) | €0.87 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (€2.32) | €0.64 | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,421 (€19) | €3.00 | + 548% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (€1.61) | €1.67 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥187 (€1.50) | €0.81 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥78,944 (€634) | €700 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (€401) | €475 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,000 (€161) | €95 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥10,000 (€80) | €450 | - 82% | |
| 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 (€40) | €109 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,158 (€49) | €37 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥71,056 (€570) | €390 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (€161) | €89 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥500 (€4.01) | €5.27 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 (€31) | €92 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,618 (€37) | €26 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,502 (€60) | €75 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,106 (€57) | €84 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kumamoto (Japan) is 60% 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 | ¥120 (€0.96) | €1.24 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,947 (€80) | €32 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 (€12) | €11 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kumamoto (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €5.41 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €3.60 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (€16) | €43 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥200 (€1.61) | €4.21 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 (€3.01) | €2.18 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (€4.01) | €2.86 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (€1.61) | €1.52 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 (€1.45) | €1.58 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,421 (€11) | €14 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,106 (€33) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (€24) | €16 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€32) | €102 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,842 (€47) | €30 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥704 (€5.65) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (€8) | €1.58 | + 408% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥704 (€5.65) | €4.58 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥50,000 (€401) | €154 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 (€70) | €41 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 (€2.32) | €5.00 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kumamoto (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,767
(¥344,699)
in Kumamoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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