- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Spain
- Chiba
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 99% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,232 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥723 (€5.80) | €5.50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥887 (€7) | €3.06 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.64) | €1.59 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (€2.35) | €2.10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (€5.53) | €1.41 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (€7) | €5.00 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (€6) | €1.69 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥656 (€5.26) | €1.38 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥385 (€3.09) | €0.59 | + 424% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,013 (€16) | €4.69 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥223 (€1.79) | €1.35 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (€2.58) | €0.56 | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 131% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (€1,443) | €672 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (€1,302) | €422 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (€237) | €89 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥129,534 (€1,040) | €464 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (€602) | €329 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (€60) | €65 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (€538) | €417 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (€206) | €71 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (€16) | €7 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (€52) | €9 | + 469% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 113% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,634 (€77) | €81 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (€70) | €23 | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,045 (€97) | €63 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,559 (€125) | €64 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 129% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (€22,402) | €20,143 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.09) | €1.29 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,684 (€126) | €31 | + 312% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (€10) | €6 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€80) | €53 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (€5.54) | €4.30 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (€4.60) | €2.62 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥628 (€5.04) | €3.36 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥331 (€2.66) | €1.43 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (€2.90) | €1.97 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,419 (€35) | €11 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,383 (€35) | €26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,774 (€30) | €12 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (€88) | €46 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (€66) | €46 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (€12) | €7 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (€2.98) | €2.22 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (€4.14) | €4.36 | - 5% | |
| 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 (€73) | €28 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (€3.21) | €5.32 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 103% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,657
(¥455,562)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Almería.
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