Cost of living in Nagoya, Japan vs Melbourne, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nagoya (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥977 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥673 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (AU$5.30) | AU$5.27 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (AU$2.50) | AU$1.48 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (AU$3.27) | AU$5.06 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (AU$8) | AU$4.83 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,036 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 (AU$6) | AU$4.57 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 (AU$3.42) | AU$3.19 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥273 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,389 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 (AU$2.52) | AU$2.80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 (AU$2.95) | AU$2.67 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥185,965 (AU$2,203) | AU$2,894 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,921 (AU$1,539) | AU$2,147 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,125 (AU$203) | AU$238 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 (AU$1,164) | AU$1,809 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 (AU$800) | AU$1,422 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,750 (AU$116) | AU$159 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (AU$59) | AU$46 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥83,833 (AU$993) | AU$354 | + 180% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (AU$178) | AU$212 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (AU$36) | AU$28 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (AU$87) | AU$101 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (AU$85) | AU$129 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (AU$98) | AU$131 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (AU$29,761) | AU$27,303 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (AU$1.71) | AU$1.38 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 (AU$118) | AU$160 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,478 (AU$41) | AU$21 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (AU$18) | AU$7 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (AU$5.92) | AU$24 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 (AU$29) | AU$72 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (AU$11) | AU$4.31 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (AU$4.94) | AU$5.32 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 (AU$1.53) | AU$2.55 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.01 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 (AU$32) | AU$36 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (AU$34) | AU$51 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 (AU$41) | AU$39 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 (AU$210) | AU$226 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 (AU$82) | AU$78 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (AU$5.56) | AU$4.40 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 (AU$5.79) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥72,945 (AU$864) | AU$634 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥51 (AU$0.61) | AU$0.25 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,215 (AU$97) | AU$72 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥463 (AU$5.49) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,061 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01185
AUD
/
JPY
Do you live in Melbourne? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Madrid is 139% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Auckland is 42% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Paris is 637% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 17% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Halifax is 66% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Milan is 10% more expensive than in Riverside, California
- Cost of living in Wellington is 27% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Grand Cayman is about the same as in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Daegu (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Osaka (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dalian (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sydney (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Adelaide (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brisbane (Australia)
Cost of living in Nagoya (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,227 (¥609,995) in Nagoya.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Barcelona costs €15 (2 minutes ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Karachi costs ₨500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Brighton and Hove costs £90 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Reggio nell'Emilia costs €0.12 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Berlin costs €10 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Lida costs 1.83 BYN (about 3 hours ago)