Cost of living in Ichikawa, Japan vs Kyoto, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ichikawa (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥958 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥600 | ¥651 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 | ¥415 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥140 | ¥197 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 | ¥248 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥623 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,524 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥746 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥230 | ¥559 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 | ¥286 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 | ¥1,715 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥180 | ¥312 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 | ¥317 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Ichikawa (Japan) is about the same as in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥151,429 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥104,887 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 | ¥16,667 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥80,477 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥60,660 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥10,524 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,071 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥40,000 | ¥60,973 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥12,800 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥810 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,126 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ichikawa (Japan) is about the same as in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,500 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,286 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 | ¥7,614 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 | ¥15,680 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ichikawa (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,323,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥160 | ¥131 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,994 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥2,436 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ichikawa (Japan) is about the same as in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,167 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥2,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,900 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥744 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥620 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥106 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥277 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,225 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ichikawa (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,902 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,230 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,197 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,160 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥408 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥562 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥48,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥77 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 | ¥11,842 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥443 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ichikawa (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥416,000 in Kyoto you would need to make just about ¥389,680 in Ichikawa.
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