Cost of living in Nagoya (Japan) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Nagoya (Japan) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,001 (CHF 6) | CHF 27 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 19 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥445 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 15 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.66 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥313 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥676 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 4.18 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥881 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 4.80 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.53 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,969 (CHF 12) | CHF 12 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥189 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.79 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.72 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 54% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,867 (CHF 2,242) | CHF 4,223 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥244,813 (CHF 1,501) | CHF 3,273 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,175 (CHF 124) | CHF 202 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 (CHF 602) | CHF 2,195 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 (CHF 414) | CHF 1,807 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,752 (CHF 60) | CHF 152 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,800 (CHF 36) | CHF 56 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥86,003 (CHF 527) | CHF 594 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥33,463 (CHF 205) | CHF 116 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (CHF 45) | CHF 94 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (CHF 20) | CHF 60 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (CHF 44) | CHF 117 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (CHF 51) | CHF 184 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 25% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (CHF 15,397) | CHF 35,571 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.93 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 (CHF 61) | CHF 62 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,683 (CHF 23) | CHF 34 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 29 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 (CHF 15) | CHF 125 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 9 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 4.29 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.96 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 3.99 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.99 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 (CHF 17) | CHF 39 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 51% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (CHF 17) | CHF 88 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 (CHF 109) | CHF 119 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 (CHF 43) | CHF 113 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 24 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 4.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥66,035 (CHF 405) | CHF 589 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥48 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 0.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,961 (CHF 55) | CHF 81 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥514 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 9 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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