Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (26 zł) | 26 zł | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (7 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (28 zł) | 12 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (14 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (14 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 503% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (27 zł) | 27 zł | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥268 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (10 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥65,029 (2,271 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥70,000 (2,445 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (227 zł) | 471 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (2,619 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,000 (2,096 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (210 zł) | 280 zł | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (104 zł) | 47 zł | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥95,000 (3,318 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (517 zł) | 403 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (17 zł) | 21 zł | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (174 zł) | 17 zł | + 911% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (342 zł) | 246 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (342 zł) | 118 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (342 zł) | 310 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (447 zł) | 350 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (104,776 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (5.24 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (279 zł) | 94 zł | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 28 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 101 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (5.76 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥240 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (105 zł) | 36 zł | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (126 zł) | 68 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 54 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 138 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 18 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,907 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 119 zł | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 14 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,334 zł (¥410,404) in Hakodate to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,900 zł in Łódź.
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