Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs Bucaramanga, Colombia
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is 72% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 (COL$41,892) | COL$24,147 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (COL$23,998) | COL$19,583 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 (COL$17,013) | COL$7,716 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (COL$6,836) | COL$2,951 | + 132% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥266 (COL$8,906) | COL$4,922 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | COL$1,943 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 (COL$26,757) | COL$9,254 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | COL$4,281 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | COL$1,561 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (COL$6,689) | COL$2,999 | + 123% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 (COL$41,076) | COL$33,799 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 (COL$9,271) | COL$4,562 | + 103% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (COL$5,780) | COL$1,816 | + 218% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 203% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 (COL$7,358,229) | COL$1,653,320 | + 345% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 (COL$4,682,509) | COL$1,008,450 | + 364% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 (COL$454,872) | COL$241,438 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (COL$2,508,487) | COL$1,096,670 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 (COL$1,505,092) | COL$707,122 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (COL$334,465) | COL$134,997 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (COL$167,232) | COL$68,301 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 (COL$668,930) | COL$1,351,960 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (COL$334,465) | COL$597,251 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (COL$25,085) | COL$14,760 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (COL$83,616) | COL$10,464 | + 699% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (COL$234,125) | COL$159,515 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 (COL$150,509) | COL$156,312 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 (COL$150,509) | COL$225,843 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (COL$501,697) | COL$175,368 | + 186% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$56,766,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 (COL$4,014) | COL$2,243 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 (COL$307,708) | COL$151,825 | + 103% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$32,362 | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (COL$33,446) | COL$12,667 | + 164% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$15,791 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$72,959 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 (COL$16,723) | COL$11,443 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 (COL$37,627) | COL$14,035 | + 168% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | COL$12,798 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (COL$4,415) | COL$6,396 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (COL$10,034) | COL$2,976 | + 237% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 (COL$121,453) | COL$18,640 | + 552% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 161% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (COL$133,786) | COL$32,210 | + 315% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 (COL$131,556) | COL$19,332 | + 581% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$110,027 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (COL$334,465) | COL$68,870 | + 386% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 (COL$42,540) | COL$20,923 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (COL$17,838) | COL$6,265 | + 185% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (COL$15,051) | COL$3,487 | + 332% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$1,680,410 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 (COL$602) | COL$244 | + 146% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (COL$334,465) | COL$110,096 | + 204% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 (COL$14,048) | COL$4,479 | + 214% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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