Cost of living in Sendai, Japan vs Lyon, France
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sendai (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥838 (€6) | €18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥614 (€4.71) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (€3.43) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (€1.67) | €1.20 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥271 (€2.08) | €4.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥417 (€3.20) | €3.03 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,333 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥463 (€3.55) | €2.60 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥263 (€2.01) | €1.50 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (€2.31) | €2.80 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,278 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥196 (€1.50) | €2.32 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥102 (€0.79) | €1.05 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sendai (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥130,085 (€998) | €1,337 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥97,683 (€749) | €968 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,396 (€126) | €119 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥78,662 (€603) | €768 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥40,000 (€307) | €620 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (€46) | €84 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €24 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥27,500 (€211) | €463 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥30,000 (€230) | €133 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (€5.75) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥800 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Sendai (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,760 (€21) | €86 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,500 (€27) | €33 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,700 (€51) | €98 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (€69) | €105 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Sendai (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (€1.13) | €1.42 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,947 (€84) | €64 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Sendai (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,400 (€11) | €5.21 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (€77) | €25 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,500 (€12) | €4.63 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.83) | €4.56 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥700 (€5.37) | €4.21 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (€1.53) | €2.18 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (€1.53) | €2.63 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (€20) | €22 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Sendai (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,356 (€33) | €34 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,338 (€26) | €22 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €79 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,506 (€50) | €65 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥912 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (€3.58) | €3.27 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥695 (€5.33) | €5.97 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥12,000 (€92) | €483 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (€77) | €46 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥572 (€4.39) | €9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sendai (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Lyon you would need to make just about €3,469 (¥452,304) in Sendai.
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