- 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 ($4.47) | $10 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥250 ($2.24) | $4.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥180 ($1.61) | $0.97 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥216 ($1.93) | $2.97 | - 35% | |
| 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 | - | $4.23 | - | |
| 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 | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Kagoshima (Japan) is 23% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥30,000 ($268) | $1,035 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $857 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $249 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $715 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $680 | - | |
| 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 | ¥50,000 ($447) | $372 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $100 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kagoshima (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,500 ($31) | $30 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $102 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥3,500 ($31) | $100 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kagoshima (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,000,000 ($17,883) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥183 ($1.64) | $0.56 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥6,000 ($54) | $50 | + 7% | |
| 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 | + 61% | |
| 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 | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kagoshima (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 ($36) | $32 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 ($27) | $18 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥5,000 ($45) | $30 | + 49% | |
| 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 ($4.47) | $5.00 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥380 ($3.40) | $5.09 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.42 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥5,000 ($45) | $33 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $5.95 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
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 July 09, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kagoshima (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,732
(¥305,549)
in Kagoshima.
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