Cost of living in Shizuoka (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 13 different people.
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shizuoka (Japan) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥1,667 ($15) | $11 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥917 ($8) | $7 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥400 ($3.57) | $4.57 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥228 ($2.03) | $1.01 | 102% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥300 ($2.68) | $3.67 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥450 ($4.01) | $2.20 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥633 ($5.65) | $4.41 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥700 ($6) | $3.45 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥700 ($6) | $1.17 | 435% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥500 ($4.46) | $4.46 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥4,000 ($36) | $12 | 189% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥275 ($2.45) | $1.63 | 50% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥290 ($2.59) | $1.46 | 78% |
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
| Shizuoka (Japan) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥146,254 ($1,304) | $1,156 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | $900 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | $223 | - |
| 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 | ||
| - | $698 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | $168 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥5,500 ($49) | $54 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥300,000 ($2,676) | $399 | 570% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | $150 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥600 ($5.35) | $16 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | $25 | - |
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
| Shizuoka (Japan) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥10,000 ($89) | $46 | 94% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥4,000 ($36) | $30 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,000 ($71) | $91 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥8,000 ($71) | $102 | 30% |
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 121% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
| Shizuoka (Japan) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | $16,500 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥268 ($2.39) | $0.58 | 312% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥15,000 ($134) | $50 | 168% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
| Shizuoka (Japan) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥700 ($6) | $5.55 | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | $100 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥850 ($8) | $5.34 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥1,000 ($9) | $2.87 | 211% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | $8 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥99 ($0.88) | $4.28 | 79% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | $1.39 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥5,000 ($45) | $18 | 155% |
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
| Shizuoka (Japan) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥3,500 ($31) | $36 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,500 ($31) | $18 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | $40 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥5,000 ($45) | $49 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥1,000 ($9) | $9 | 5% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥600 ($5.35) | $4.75 | 13% |
| 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 | ||
| ¥6,000 ($54) | $37 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥600 ($5.35) | $6 | 16% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,124
(¥574,516)
in Shizuoka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,600
in Amarillo, Texas.