- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Utsunomiya
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Utsunomiya, Japan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (RM24) | RM15 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥683 (RM25) | RM10 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥335 (RM12) | RM9 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥181 (RM7) | RM6 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥208 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥475 (RM18) | RM35 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥250 (RM9) | RM3.55 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (RM9) | RM12 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,455 (RM54) | RM78 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥232 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥130 (RM4.84) | RM3.28 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥118,470 (RM4,413) | RM1,135 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 (RM2,235) | RM525 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,800 (RM626) | RM165 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥90,000 (RM3,352) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (RM1,862) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,980 (RM148) | RM136 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,500 (RM2,328) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,000 (RM335) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥563 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 0% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,500 (RM205) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,579 (RM133) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,084 (RM227) | RM212 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,685 (RM212) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,132,210 (RM116,664) | RM109,250 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥131 (RM4.89) | RM1.96 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥7,750 (RM289) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥880 (RM33) | RM16 | + 105% | |
| 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.) | ¥650 (RM24) | RM8 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥220 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥150 (RM5.59) | RM8 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (RM149) | RM14 | + 966% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,317 (RM86) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,330 (RM124) | RM23 | + 444% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,600 (RM134) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,460 (RM129) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥416 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥623 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ¥55,800 (RM2,078) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,000 (RM410) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (RM17) | RM13 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,095
(¥109,941)
in Utsunomiya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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