- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United States
- Kagoshima
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kagoshima, Japan compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kagoshima (Japan) is 25% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥500 ($4.58) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥250 ($2.29) | $4.73 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥180 ($1.65) | $1.02 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥216 ($1.98) | $3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.20 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.45 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.16 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.46 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.63 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.16 | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Kagoshima (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥30,000 ($275) | $1,104 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $874 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $756 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $692 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $51 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 ($458) | $400 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 ($8) | $16 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kagoshima (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 ($28) | $48 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,500 ($32) | $29 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥3,500 ($32) | $102 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kagoshima (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,000,000 ($18,337) | $16,500 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥183 ($1.68) | $0.57 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥6,000 ($55) | $50 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kagoshima (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 ($9) | $5.55 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $83 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.87 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kagoshima (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 ($37) | $33 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 ($28) | $18 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥5,000 ($46) | $40 | + 14% | |
| 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 | ¥500 ($4.58) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥380 ($3.48) | $5.00 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.52 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥5,000 ($46) | $33 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00917
USD
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Kagoshima (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,849
(¥310,797)
in Kagoshima.
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