- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kawasaki
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kawasaki, Japan compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kawasaki (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,240 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥740 (Dinar 4.670) | Dinar 4.629 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥350 (Dinar 2.210) | Dinar 2.105 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥192 (Dinar 1.213) | Dinar 1.171 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥180 (Dinar 1.137) | Dinar 1.600 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dinar 0.500 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥270 (Dinar 1.705) | Dinar 2.340 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dinar 1.650 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dinar 1.300 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥190 (Dinar 1.200) | Dinar 3.910 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,638 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥150 (Dinar 0.947) | Dinar 1.132 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.270 | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Kawasaki (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥76,282 (Dinar 482) | Dinar 558 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 407 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dinar 45 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 314 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (Dinar 316) | Dinar 223 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 31 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 330 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 94 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (Dinar 5.684) | Dinar 4.607 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kawasaki (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 63 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dinar 55 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,825 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 61 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,465 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 73 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kawasaki (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥5,502,890 (Dinar 34,751) | Dinar 25,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dinar 0.830 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.670 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kawasaki (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.886 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.390 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,000 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 21 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 3.620 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (Dinar 3.947) | Dinar 3.160 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 3.010 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (Dinar 1.042) | Dinar 1.114 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.008 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,700 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 7 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kawasaki (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 32 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 16 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 22 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 33 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥664 (Dinar 4.193) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (Dinar 2.526) | Dinar 2.730 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥555 (Dinar 3.503) | Dinar 4.000 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dinar 193 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.040 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 46 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 1.850 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,346 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00632
JOD
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Kawasaki (Japan) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,547
(¥244,916)
in Kawasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,500
in Amman.
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