- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United States
- Akita
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akita, Japan compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akita (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $10 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,200 ($11) | $7 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.73 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥168 ($1.50) | $0.97 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.97 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.20 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 ($5.35) | $3.45 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.16 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.23 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.79 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.18 | - | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Akita (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,500 ($736) | $1,035 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥85,000 ($758) | $857 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 ($134) | $249 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $637 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $722 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $252 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $42 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $372 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $100 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Akita (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 ($62) | $48 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $102 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $100 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Akita (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 ($1.41) | $0.56 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $50 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Akita (Japan) is in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.55 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $109 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.03 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.29 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Akita (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 ($45) | $32 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $5.00 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 ($4.91) | $3.42 | + 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $33 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $5.95 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Akita (Japan) is about the same as in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,009
(¥337,214)
in Akita
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,900
in Amarillo, Texas.
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