- Cost of Living
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- Chiba
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Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 88% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥967 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥750 (€5.64) | €5.61 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥697 (€5.24) | €2.94 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.53) | €0.97 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 (€2.14) | €2.13 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (€5.18) | €1.37 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (€6) | €1.75 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥623 (€4.69) | €1.24 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥330 (€2.48) | €0.63 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥3,000 (€23) | €4.94 | + 357% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥206 (€1.55) | €1.39 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (€2.42) | €0.53 | + 355% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 119% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (€1,353) | €678 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (€1,220) | €439 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (€222) | €89 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥139,333 (€1,048) | €463 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (€564) | €325 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (€56) | €66 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,625 (€27) | €27 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (€504) | €414 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (€193) | €73 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (€15) | €8 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (€49) | €10 | + 408% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 79% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,500 (€64) | €79 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (€66) | €25 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,250 (€85) | €65 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (€113) | €73 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (€20,998) | €19,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.02) | €1.27 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,750 (€103) | €29 | + 261% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€75) | €54 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (€5.19) | €4.63 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (€4.31) | €2.78 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥603 (€4.54) | €2.97 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥307 (€2.31) | €1.37 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (€2.72) | €2.01 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,333 (€33) | €11 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (€38) | €25 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,700 (€28) | €12 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (€83) | €44 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (€62) | €46 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (€12) | €7 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (€2.80) | €2.10 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (€3.88) | €4.64 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥70,000 (€527) | €500 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,333 (€70) | €29 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (€3.01) | €4.42 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,119
(¥547,418)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Almería.
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