Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 37 different people.
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥886 ($8) | $13 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥626 ($5.72) | $8 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥345 ($3.15) | $4.42 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥196 ($1.79) | $0.59 | 202% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥259 ($2.37) | $2.20 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥408 ($3.73) | $3.69 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥823 ($8) | $5.97 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥583 ($5.32) | $3.05 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥344 ($3.14) | $1.38 | 128% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥258 ($2.36) | $3.58 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,225 ($11) | $14 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥178 ($1.63) | $2.29 | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥173 ($1.58) | $1.98 | 20% |
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 25% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥129,492 ($1,182) | $1,637 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥94,192 ($860) | $1,036 | 17% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥14,071 ($128) | $179 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥80,954 ($739) | $1,039 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥65,528 ($598) | $774 | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥8,933 ($82) | $91 | 10% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥2,355 ($21) | $43 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥52,333 ($478) | $263 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥12,500 ($114) | $124 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥857 ($8) | $10 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,362 ($22) | $19 | 14% |
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥7,938 ($72) | $47 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥7,087 ($65) | $43 | 50% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,064 ($74) | $72 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥11,786 ($108) | $113 | 5% |
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,466,670 ($22,511) | $23,601 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥144 ($1.32) | $0.60 | 120% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥11,186 ($102) | $59 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,966 ($36) | $17 | 109% |
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,117 ($10) | $9 | 16% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,200 ($11) | $22 | 50% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥7,546 ($69) | $102 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥800 ($7) | $7 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥815 ($7) | $3.39 | 119% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥518 ($4.73) | $3.96 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥204 ($1.86) | $3.27 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥158 ($1.44) | $1.59 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥2,520 ($23) | $20 | 13% |
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥3,776 ($34) | $48 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,355 ($31) | $25 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥11,876 ($108) | $111 | 2% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥7,349 ($67) | $93 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥804 ($7) | $9 | 16% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥438 ($4.00) | $5.32 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥561 ($5.12) | $5.32 | 4% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥63,409 ($579) | $429 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.19 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥7,933 ($72) | $35 | 105% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥438 ($3.99) | $6 | 36% |
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For example, you would need at least $4,967 (¥544,228) in Fukuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in Indianapolis, Indiana.