- Cost of Living
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- Hakodate
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (25 zł) | 30 zł | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (7 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (27 zł) | 11 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (13 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (13 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 483% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (26 zł) | 24 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥268 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (10 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥65,029 (2,166 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (2,332 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (217 zł) | 519 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (2,498 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 (1,999 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (200 zł) | 291 zł | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (99 zł) | 44 zł | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥95,000 (3,164 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (493 zł) | 419 zł | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (17 zł) | 21 zł | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (166 zł) | 16 zł | + 969% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (326 zł) | 264 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (326 zł) | 118 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (326 zł) | 276 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (426 zł) | 299 zł | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (99,929 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (5.00 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (266 zł) | 91 zł | + 193% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (43 zł) | 14 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.55 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 30 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (120 zł) | 59 zł | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 47 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 103 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,972 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 122 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 14 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,817 zł
(¥444,811)
in Hakodate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 zł
in Łódź.
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