Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 (€4.86) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 (€2.67) | €3.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (€1.52) | €0.97 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥259 (€2.01) | €2.28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 (€3.16) | €1.87 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 (€6) | €5.47 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 (€4.52) | €1.70 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 (€2.66) | €1.22 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 (€2.00) | €1.71 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.38) | €2.45 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (€1.34) | €1.18 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 (€1,004) | €1,020 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 (€730) | €836 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 (€109) | €155 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 (€627) | €779 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 (€508) | €531 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 (€69) | €123 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 (€18) | €29 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 (€406) | €383 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 (€97) | €117 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 (€18) | €10 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 (€62) | €79 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 (€55) | €43 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 (€63) | €93 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 (€91) | €129 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (€19,119) | €23,515 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (€1.12) | €1.34 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 (€87) | €48 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 (€31) | €28 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 (€58) | €26 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (€6) | €4.50 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 (€6) | €3.72 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 (€4.02) | €3.39 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 (€1.58) | €1.36 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 (€1.22) | €2.40 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 (€20) | €22 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 (€29) | €35 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (€26) | €21 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 (€92) | €48 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 (€57) | €51 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 (€3.39) | €3.09 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (€4.35) | €4.65 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 (€491) | €438 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 (€61) | €27 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 (€3.39) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 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 58 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,478 (¥448,700) in Fukuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Ghent.
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