- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Hakodate
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥650 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (13 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (13 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 602% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥268 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 375% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥65,029 (2,152 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (2,316 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (215 zł) | 463 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (2,482 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥60,000 (1,986 zł) | 844 zł | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (199 zł) | 248 zł | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (99 zł) | 47 zł | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥95,000 (3,144 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (490 zł) | 434 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (165 zł) | 20 zł | + 716% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (324 zł) | 275 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (324 zł) | 113 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (324 zł) | 297 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (424 zł) | 276 zł | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (99,278 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (4.96 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (265 zł) | 75 zł | + 253% | |
| 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 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5.01 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (119 zł) | 65 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 90 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 108 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,886 zł
(¥389,401)
in Hakodate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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