- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Utsunomiya
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utsunomiya, Japan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥675 (RM24) | RM17 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥667 (RM24) | RM11 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥457 (RM17) | RM8 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥184 (RM7) | RM6 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (RM9) | RM5.25 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥550 (RM20) | RM3.66 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥583 (RM21) | RM34 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (RM25) | RM10 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥375 (RM14) | RM3.20 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥249 (RM9) | RM12 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,427 (RM52) | RM58 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥227 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥153 (RM5.56) | RM4.00 | + 39% | |
| 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 (RM4,618) | RM1,135 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (RM2,538) | RM525 | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,900 (RM540) | RM165 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (RM3,988) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥70,333 (RM2,550) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥14,000 (RM508) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,740 (RM172) | RM136 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,500 (RM2,266) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,000 (RM326) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,181 (RM43) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM245) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,579 (RM130) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,067 (RM329) | RM212 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,685 (RM206) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,763,000 (RM100,171) | RM109,250 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥133 (RM4.82) | RM1.96 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥7,750 (RM281) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥940 (RM34) | RM16 | + 113% | |
| 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 (RM30) | RM8 | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥151 (RM5.48) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥175 (RM6) | RM8 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (RM145) | RM14 | + 938% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,500 (RM91) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,350 (RM121) | RM23 | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,600 (RM131) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,933 (RM179) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥600 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥593 (RM22) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥47,900 (RM1,737) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,000 (RM399) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (RM17) | RM13 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,476
(¥123,464)
in Utsunomiya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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