Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,074 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥826 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥486 (C$5.67) | C$7 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (C$2.39) | C$2.54 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥250 (C$2.92) | C$3.95 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,153 (C$13) | C$4.50 | + 199% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥948 (C$11) | C$11 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,103 (C$13) | C$3.70 | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥603 (C$7) | C$1.89 | + 273% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥269 (C$3.14) | C$4.03 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,227 (C$14) | C$18 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (C$2.33) | C$2.41 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥252 (C$2.94) | C$2.59 | + 13% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥100,000 (C$1,167) | C$1,585 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥85,154 (C$994) | C$1,071 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,000 (C$292) | C$229 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥79,386 (C$927) | C$1,130 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥44,846 (C$523) | C$843 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,423 (C$145) | C$156 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,020 (C$35) | C$79 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥49,031 (C$572) | C$377 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,154 (C$177) | C$156 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥788 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,176 (C$49) | C$18 | + 177% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,046 (C$59) | C$72 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥2,500 (C$29) | C$60 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (C$93) | C$118 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 (C$140) | C$124 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,619,000 (C$30,571) | C$26,886 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥129 (C$1.51) | C$1.22 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,454 (C$122) | C$63 | + 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,254 (C$38) | C$26 | + 49% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (C$12) | C$9 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$21 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,000 (C$58) | C$75 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (C$9) | C$7 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (C$5.84) | C$4.96 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (C$4.67) | C$5.31 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (C$2.33) | C$2.57 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (C$3.50) | C$2.73 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,000 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (C$58) | C$47 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (C$47) | C$27 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,000 (C$117) | C$131 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (C$117) | C$91 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (C$5.84) | C$4.59 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥800 (C$9) | C$6 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥45,000 (C$525) | C$757 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (C$0.47) | C$0.17 | + 171% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,000 (C$152) | C$66 | + 131% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (C$4.67) | C$15 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,047 (¥517,998) in Sagamihara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,200 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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