Cost of living in Nagoya, Japan vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Nagoya (Japan) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥977 ($9) | $15 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥673 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 ($4.31) | $4.53 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 ($2.03) | $0.91 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥276 ($2.66) | $3.08 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 ($6) | $4.78 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,036 ($10) | $7 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 ($5.15) | $3.17 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 ($2.78) | $1.34 | + 107% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥273 ($2.63) | $3.28 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,389 ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 ($2.04) | $1.82 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 ($2.40) | $1.65 | + 45% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥185,965 ($1,790) | $2,021 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,921 ($1,251) | $1,391 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,125 ($165) | $189 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 ($946) | $1,885 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 ($650) | $1,089 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,750 ($94) | $122 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 ($48) | $50 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥83,833 ($807) | $249 | + 224% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 ($144) | $155 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 ($5.11) | $13 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 ($29) | $19 | + 51% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 ($71) | $58 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 ($32) | $49 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 ($69) | $94 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 ($79) | $111 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 ($24,180) | $25,646 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 ($1.39) | $0.58 | + 138% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 ($96) | $49 | + 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,478 ($33) | $17 | + 96% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 ($14) | $5.69 | + 154% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 ($4.81) | $15 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 ($23) | $117 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 ($5.80) | $5.99 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 ($9) | $4.05 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 ($4.01) | $4.68 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 ($1.24) | $4.16 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 ($1.96) | $1.70 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 ($26) | $31 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 ($27) | $52 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 ($33) | $24 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 ($171) | $224 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 ($67) | $87 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 ($4.52) | $5.13 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 ($4.70) | $5.69 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥72,945 ($702) | $417 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥51 ($0.50) | $0.19 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,215 ($79) | $61 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥463 ($4.46) | $8 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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