Cost of living in Ichikawa, Japan vs Boise, Idaho, United States
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ichikawa (Japan) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥600 ($5.51) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 ($3.58) | $3.51 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥140 ($1.29) | $0.63 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 ($2.20) | $1.80 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.65 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.72 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.75 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥230 ($2.11) | $1.23 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 ($2.30) | $3.02 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 ($18) | $15 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥180 ($1.65) | $1.97 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 ($1.38) | $1.48 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Ichikawa (Japan) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,487 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 ($129) | $140 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,220 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $725 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $103 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥40,000 ($367) | $263 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $139 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ichikawa (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 ($46) | $78 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 ($184) | $106 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ichikawa (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,064 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥160 ($1.47) | $0.76 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $36 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ichikawa (Japan) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.67 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.18 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.76 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ichikawa (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $35 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $255 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.15 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.16 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $431 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 ($92) | $30 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ichikawa (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,666 (¥507,904) in Ichikawa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,400 in Boise, Idaho.
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