Cost of living in Niigata, Japan vs Canberra, Australia
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niigata (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (AU$2.12) | AU$1.46 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (AU$2.36) | AU$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$3.79 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (AU$4.75) | AU$4.45 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (AU$8) | AU$3.11 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (AU$3.62) | AU$4.80 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (AU$30) | AU$18 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (AU$2.37) | AU$2.76 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (AU$1.83) | AU$2.45 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Niigata (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (AU$2,374) | AU$2,504 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$1,983 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (AU$593) | AU$238 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥50,000 (AU$593) | AU$2,119 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,643 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$132 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (AU$59) | AU$51 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥100,000 (AU$1,187) | AU$536 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$289 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$33 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (AU$95) | AU$89 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (AU$119) | AU$82 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (AU$95) | AU$157 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (AU$237) | AU$144 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,666 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (AU$1.76) | AU$1.40 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$140 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$24 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (AU$33) | AU$7 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$18 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (AU$5.34) | AU$5.16 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (AU$1.88) | AU$6 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (AU$1.19) | AU$3.36 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (AU$3.56) | AU$3.40 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (AU$57) | AU$27 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (AU$47) | AU$52 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (AU$43) | AU$34 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (AU$190) | AU$167 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (AU$71) | AU$104 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (AU$5.34) | AU$4.66 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (AU$5.93) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$611 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.59 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (AU$83) | AU$60 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (AU$5.22) | AU$32 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Canberra you would need to make just about AU$7,790 (¥656,348) in Niigata.
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