Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 (€4.87) | €5.45 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 (€2.68) | €3.75 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (€1.52) | €1.23 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥259 (€2.01) | €3.25 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 (€3.17) | €1.35 | + 135% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 (€6) | €4.12 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 (€4.53) | €1.36 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 (€2.67) | €0.68 | + 290% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 (€2.01) | €1.14 | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.38) | €2.02 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (€1.35) | €0.90 | + 49% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 (€1,006) | €426 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 (€732) | €302 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 (€109) | €122 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 (€629) | €316 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 (€509) | €245 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 (€69) | €94 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 (€18) | €21 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 (€407) | €351 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 (€97) | €71 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 (€18) | €5.67 | + 224% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 (€62) | €83 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 (€55) | €40 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 (€63) | €70 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 (€92) | €71 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (€19,168) | €23,202 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (€1.12) | €1.57 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 (€87) | €39 | + 121% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 (€31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 (€9) | €3.23 | + 169% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (€9) | €5.59 | + 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 (€59) | €32 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (€6) | €3.88 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 (€6) | €3.80 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 (€4.03) | €3.50 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 (€1.58) | €1.53 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 (€1.22) | €1.83 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 (€20) | €11 | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 (€29) | €22 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (€26) | €15 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 (€92) | €38 | + 146% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 (€57) | €46 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 (€3.40) | €3.40 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (€4.36) | €3.22 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 (€493) | €792 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 (€62) | €38 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 (€3.40) | €4.08 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,600 (¥205,915) in Fukuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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