Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 (AU$4.13) | AU$5.27 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.46 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥259 (AU$3.10) | AU$5.06 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 (AU$4.88) | AU$4.83 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 (AU$7) | AU$4.57 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 (AU$4.11) | AU$3.20 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 (AU$3.09) | AU$5.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (AU$2.13) | AU$2.82 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (AU$2.07) | AU$2.67 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 (AU$1,549) | AU$2,894 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 (AU$1,127) | AU$2,147 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 (AU$168) | AU$238 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 (AU$968) | AU$1,809 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 (AU$784) | AU$1,422 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 (AU$107) | AU$159 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 (AU$28) | AU$46 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 (AU$626) | AU$354 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 (AU$150) | AU$212 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 (AU$28) | AU$28 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 (AU$95) | AU$101 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 (AU$85) | AU$59 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 (AU$96) | AU$129 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 (AU$141) | AU$131 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (AU$29,509) | AU$27,303 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (AU$1.73) | AU$1.38 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 (AU$134) | AU$160 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 (AU$47) | AU$21 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 (AU$90) | AU$72 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 (AU$10) | AU$4.47 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 (AU$2.44) | AU$2.55 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 (AU$1.88) | AU$3.01 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 (AU$45) | AU$51 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (AU$40) | AU$39 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 (AU$142) | AU$226 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 (AU$88) | AU$78 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 (AU$5.24) | AU$4.40 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 (AU$759) | AU$634 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 (AU$95) | AU$72 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 (AU$5.23) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 988 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,430 (¥621,042) in Fukuoka.
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