Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Essen | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,521) | ¥1,000 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥949) | ¥700 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (¥575) | ¥450 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (¥132) | ¥250 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.41 (¥334) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (¥323) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (¥671) | ¥2,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (¥322) | ¥800 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (¥179) | ¥321 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (¥111) | ¥250 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥871) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (¥246) | ¥225 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (¥182) | ¥200 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Essen | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (¥145,224) | ¥110,000 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (¥82,966) | ¥68,571 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (¥19,658) | ¥60,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (¥85,242) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (¥59,244) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (¥20,242) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,483) | ¥5,400 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (¥62,023) | ¥99,999 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (¥18,544) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,172) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,783) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Essen | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (¥11,399) | ¥8,900 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (¥6,737) | ¥8,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (¥11,414) | ¥5,900 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (¥15,452) | ¥53,950 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Essen | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (¥3,199,182) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (¥199) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (¥9,189) | ¥16,000 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (¥3,073) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Essen | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,227) | ¥900 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥1,811) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (¥10,621) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (¥349) | ¥899 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (¥240) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (¥327) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (¥188) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (¥191) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,251) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Essen | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (¥4,355) | ¥3,000 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (¥2,618) | ¥4,000 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (¥12,319) | ¥65,000 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (¥7,726) | ¥8,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,044) | ¥900 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (¥436) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (¥484) | ¥600 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (¥63,738) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (¥3,754) | ¥8,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥869) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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