Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (AU$6.00) | AU$4.99 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.27 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (AU$3.32) | AU$4.99 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (AU$2.87) | AU$4.99 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (AU$4.79) | AU$4.35 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (AU$4.79) | AU$3.46 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (AU$2.87) | AU$4.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥268 (AU$3.23) | AU$3.13 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (AU$3.59) | AU$1.79 | + 101% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥65,029 (AU$783) | AU$2,461 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥70,000 (AU$843) | AU$1,879 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (AU$78) | AU$140 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (AU$903) | AU$1,843 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,000 (AU$723) | AU$1,301 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (AU$72) | AU$92 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (AU$36) | AU$52 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥95,000 (AU$1,144) | AU$573 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (AU$178) | AU$177 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (AU$6.00) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (AU$60) | AU$28 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (AU$118) | AU$100 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (AU$118) | AU$60 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (AU$118) | AU$157 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (AU$154) | AU$117 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (AU$36,132) | AU$25,963 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (AU$1.81) | AU$1.45 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (AU$96) | AU$100 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$71 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$4.60 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$5.36 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.19 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥240 (AU$2.89) | AU$3.88 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (AU$36) | AU$25 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (AU$43) | AU$52 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$108 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$4.46 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$594 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$53 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$27 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$6,776 (¥562,598) in Hakodate.
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