- Cost of Living
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- Hachiōji
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hachiōji, Japan compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Hachiōji (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (€5.29) | €9 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥450 (€3.40) | €4.33 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥250 (€1.89) | €1.55 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | - | €4.00 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.50 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,000 (€15) | €4.00 | + 278% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (€6) | €2.00 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (€2.27) | €2.00 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (€1.89) | €3.00 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (€1.70) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (€1.51) | €1.32 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Hachiōji (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (€832) | €800 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €600 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥60,000 (€454) | €125 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €350 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €75 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,400 (€41) | €30 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥249,000 (€1,882) | €364 | + 417% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €116 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.31 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Hachiōji (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,900 (€67) | €100 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,000 (€60) | €30 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,900 (€45) | €70 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,900 (€60) | €100 | - 40% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Hachiōji (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.43 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,000 (€121) | €45 | + 172% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hachiōji (Japan) is in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥900 (€7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥899 (€7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.19 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.00 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Hachiōji (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (€23) | €41 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (€30) | €20 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥30,000 (€227) | €80 | + 183% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (€60) | €26 | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥900 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (€4.54) | €3.00 | + 51% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (€60) | €31 | + 95% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €8 | - | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 02, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hachiōji (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,518
(¥465,340)
in Hachiōji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,600
in Amiens.
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