- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Utsunomiya
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utsunomiya, Japan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥675 (RM24) | RM15 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥667 (RM24) | RM10 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥457 (RM16) | RM9 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥184 (RM7) | RM6 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (RM9) | RM4.75 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥550 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥583 (RM21) | RM35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥375 (RM13) | RM3.55 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥249 (RM9) | RM12 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,427 (RM51) | RM78 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥227 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥153 (RM5.49) | RM3.28 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 51% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥127,382 (RM4,561) | RM1,135 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (RM2,507) | RM525 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,900 (RM534) | RM165 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (RM3,939) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥70,333 (RM2,518) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥14,000 (RM501) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,740 (RM170) | RM136 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,500 (RM2,238) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,000 (RM322) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,181 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,750 (RM242) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,579 (RM128) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,067 (RM325) | RM212 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,685 (RM204) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,763,000 (RM98,935) | RM109,250 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥133 (RM4.76) | RM1.96 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥7,750 (RM278) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥940 (RM34) | RM16 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥300 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥821 (RM29) | RM8 | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥151 (RM5.42) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥175 (RM6) | RM8 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (RM143) | RM14 | + 925% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,500 (RM90) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,350 (RM120) | RM23 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,600 (RM129) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,933 (RM177) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥600 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥593 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥47,900 (RM1,715) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,000 (RM394) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (RM16) | RM13 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,383
(¥122,416)
in Utsunomiya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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