Cost of living in Shizuoka, Japan vs Lyon, France
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,667 (€13) | €18 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥917 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (€3.07) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥190 (€1.46) | €1.20 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (€2.19) | €4.43 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥450 (€3.45) | €3.03 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥633 (€4.86) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (€5.37) | €2.60 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (€5.37) | €1.50 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥400 (€3.07) | €2.80 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 (€31) | €8 | + 302% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥275 (€2.11) | €2.32 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥290 (€2.22) | €1.05 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥146,254 (€1,122) | €1,337 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €968 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €119 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €768 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €620 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €84 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (€38) | €24 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥300,000 (€2,301) | €463 | + 397% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥600 (€4.60) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (€77) | €86 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (€31) | €33 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (€61) | €98 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,000 (€61) | €105 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 50% 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 | ¥225 (€1.73) | €1.42 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 (€115) | €64 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (€5.37) | €5.21 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥850 (€7) | €4.63 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €4.56 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (€0.76) | €2.18 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.63 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥5,000 (€38) | €22 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (€27) | €34 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,550 (€20) | €22 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (€38) | €65 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥600 (€4.60) | €3.27 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (€4.60) | €5.97 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥5,500 (€42) | €46 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (€4.60) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 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 239 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,618 (¥602,071) in Shizuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,100 in Lyon.
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