- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Tsukuba
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsukuba, Japan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tsukuba (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥970 (RM37) | RM18 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥658 (RM25) | RM10 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥378 (RM15) | RM9 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥209 (RM8) | RM6 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥200 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥483 (RM19) | RM35 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥446 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥349 (RM13) | RM3.55 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥240 (RM9) | RM12 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥650 (RM25) | RM78 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥233 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥325 (RM12) | RM3.28 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Tsukuba (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥87,953 (RM3,374) | RM1,135 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,000 (RM4,603) | RM550 | + 737% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,833 (RM569) | RM165 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥45,000 (RM1,726) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (RM1,918) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,500 (RM211) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,244 (RM163) | RM136 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,000 (RM2,263) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (RM307) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥100 (RM3.84) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM205) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,330 (RM166) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (RM307) | RM212 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,667 (RM332) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tsukuba (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,910,000 (RM73,271) | RM99,500 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (RM5.59) | RM1.96 | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥5,833 (RM224) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Tsukuba (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥687 (RM26) | RM16 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥300 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥660 (RM25) | RM8 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥660 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (RM3.84) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥353 (RM14) | RM8 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,000 (RM77) | RM14 | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tsukuba (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,400 (RM130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,986 (RM115) | RM23 | + 402% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (RM230) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,600 (RM330) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥695 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥670 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥533 (RM20) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥10,500 (RM403) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (RM2.03) | RM0.24 | + 747% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,600 (RM292) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥422 (RM16) | RM13 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tsukuba (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,519
(¥91,741)
in Tsukuba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM2,500
in Alor Star.
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