- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Tsukuba
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsukuba, Japan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tsukuba (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥970 (RM36) | RM15 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥658 (RM25) | RM10 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥446 (RM17) | RM9 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (RM8) | RM6 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (RM9) | RM4.75 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥683 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥713 (RM27) | RM35 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥469 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥386 (RM15) | RM3.55 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (RM9) | RM12 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,075 (RM40) | RM78 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥247 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥282 (RM11) | RM3.28 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tsukuba (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥83,000 (RM3,119) | RM1,135 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥90,000 (RM3,382) | RM525 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥12,800 (RM481) | RM165 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (RM2,255) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (RM1,879) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,500 (RM207) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,244 (RM159) | RM136 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,000 (RM2,217) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (RM301) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥100 (RM3.76) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tsukuba (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,333 (RM200) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,330 (RM163) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (RM301) | RM212 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,667 (RM326) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tsukuba (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,910,000 (RM71,769) | RM109,250 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (RM5.58) | RM1.96 | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,375 (RM352) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Tsukuba (Japan) is 105% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,015 (RM38) | RM16 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,500 (RM56) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,000 (RM150) | RM30 | + 401% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥300 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥660 (RM25) | RM8 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥660 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (RM3.76) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥353 (RM13) | RM8 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,167 (RM81) | RM14 | + 483% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Tsukuba (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (RM132) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,133 (RM118) | RM23 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (RM225) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,250 (RM310) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥627 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥535 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (RM1.99) | RM0.24 | + 730% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (RM301) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥429 (RM16) | RM13 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tsukuba (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,750
(¥126,408)
in Tsukuba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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