Cost of living in Nagoya, Japan vs Gold Coast, Australia
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Nagoya (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥693 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥452 (AU$6) | AU$5.53 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥224 (AU$3.01) | AU$1.10 | + 175% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥286 (AU$3.85) | AU$5.54 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥667 (AU$9) | AU$4.22 | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,000 (AU$13) | AU$4.94 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥551 (AU$7) | AU$3.83 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (AU$4.04) | AU$3.33 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (AU$3.77) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,467 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 22% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥218 (AU$2.93) | AU$3.27 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥242 (AU$3.26) | AU$1.95 | + 67% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥158,293 (AU$2,132) | AU$2,606 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥119,997 (AU$1,616) | AU$2,011 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,125 (AU$231) | AU$159 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,938 (AU$1,360) | AU$1,702 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥68,000 (AU$916) | AU$1,443 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,750 (AU$131) | AU$117 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,168 (AU$70) | AU$66 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥83,833 (AU$1,129) | AU$642 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (AU$202) | AU$172 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (AU$40) | AU$33 | + 23% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (AU$99) | AU$112 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (AU$45) | AU$76 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (AU$97) | AU$144 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (AU$111) | AU$147 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (AU$33,836) | AU$29,293 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥148 (AU$1.99) | AU$1.48 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,201 (AU$137) | AU$127 | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,534 (AU$48) | AU$30 | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 195% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,750 (AU$37) | AU$64 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥658 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (AU$12) | AU$5.32 | + 133% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (AU$5.61) | AU$5.40 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (AU$1.78) | AU$3.60 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (AU$2.75) | AU$4.34 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (AU$40) | AU$27 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (AU$38) | AU$51 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (AU$45) | AU$39 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,095 (AU$217) | AU$177 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,254 (AU$98) | AU$109 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥686 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (AU$6) | AU$5.00 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 1% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥84,965 (AU$1,144) | AU$631 | + 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥55 (AU$0.74) | AU$0.49 | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,287 (AU$112) | AU$70 | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥470 (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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For example, you would need at least AU$8,340 (¥619,141) in Nagoya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$8,100 in Gold Coast.
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