- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Chiba
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 93% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,232 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥723 (€5.62) | €5.61 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥887 (€7) | €3.06 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.59) | €1.59 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (€2.28) | €2.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (€5.36) | €1.41 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (€7) | €5.00 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (€6) | €1.69 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥656 (€5.10) | €1.38 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥385 (€2.99) | €0.59 | + 408% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,013 (€16) | €4.69 | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥223 (€1.73) | €1.35 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (€2.50) | €0.56 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 128% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (€1,398) | €672 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (€1,261) | €417 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (€230) | €89 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥139,333 (€1,083) | €464 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (€583) | €329 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (€58) | €65 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (€29) | €29 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (€521) | €417 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (€199) | €71 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (€15) | €7 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (€51) | €9 | + 444% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,634 (€75) | €81 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (€68) | €23 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,045 (€94) | €63 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,559 (€121) | €64 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 126% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (€21,692) | €18,833 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.05) | €1.29 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,684 (€122) | €31 | + 299% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€78) | €53 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (€5.36) | €4.30 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (€4.46) | €2.62 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥628 (€4.88) | €3.36 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥331 (€2.57) | €1.43 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (€2.81) | €1.97 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,419 (€34) | €11 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,383 (€34) | €26 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,774 (€29) | €12 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (€86) | €46 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (€64) | €46 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (€2.89) | €2.22 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (€4.00) | €4.36 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,131 (€71) | €28 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (€3.11) | €5.32 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 98% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,570
(¥459,292)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Almería.
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