Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 ($4.80) | $4.53 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 ($1.91) | $0.91 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 ($2.66) | $3.08 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 ($2.29) | $4.78 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 ($3.84) | $3.17 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 ($3.84) | $1.34 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 ($2.29) | $3.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 ($8) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥268 ($2.58) | $1.82 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 ($2.87) | $1.65 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 44% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥65,029 ($627) | $2,021 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥70,000 ($675) | $1,391 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 ($63) | $189 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 ($723) | $1,885 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,000 ($579) | $1,089 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 ($58) | $122 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥95,000 ($916) | $249 | + 268% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 ($143) | $155 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 ($4.80) | $13 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 ($48) | $19 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 ($94) | $58 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 ($94) | $49 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 ($94) | $94 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 ($123) | $111 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 ($28,928) | $25,646 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 ($1.45) | $0.58 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 ($77) | $49 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 ($12) | $5.69 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $117 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $5.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.05 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.68 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 ($1.59) | $4.16 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥240 ($2.31) | $1.70 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 ($29) | $31 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 ($35) | $52 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.69 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,300 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $5,780 (¥599,426) in Hakodate.
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