Cost of living in Nagoya, Japan vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nagoya (Japan) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥977 (€8) | €16 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥673 (€5.21) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (€3.46) | €3.67 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (€1.63) | €0.97 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (€2.14) | €2.28 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (€5.05) | €1.87 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,036 (€8) | €5.47 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 (€4.15) | €1.70 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 (€2.24) | €1.22 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥273 (€2.11) | €1.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,389 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 (€1.64) | €2.45 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 (€1.93) | €1.18 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥185,965 (€1,440) | €1,020 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,921 (€1,006) | €836 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,125 (€133) | €155 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 (€761) | €779 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 (€523) | €531 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,750 (€76) | €123 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (€39) | €29 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥83,833 (€649) | €383 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (€116) | €117 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (€4.12) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (€23) | €10 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (€57) | €79 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (€26) | €43 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (€56) | €93 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (€64) | €129 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (€19,458) | €23,515 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (€1.12) | €1.34 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 (€77) | €48 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,478 (€27) | €28 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (€12) | €7 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (€3.87) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 (€19) | €26 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 (€4.67) | €4.50 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (€7) | €3.72 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (€3.23) | €3.39 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 (€1.00) | €1.36 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (€1.58) | €2.40 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 (€21) | €22 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (€22) | €35 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 (€27) | €21 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 (€137) | €48 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 (€54) | €51 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 (€5.16) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (€3.63) | €3.09 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 (€3.79) | €4.65 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥72,945 (€565) | €438 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥51 (€0.40) | €0.23 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,215 (€64) | €27 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥463 (€3.59) | €6 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 90 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,829 (¥494,278) in Nagoya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Ghent.
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