Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 158% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥259 (R$ 14) | R$ 24 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 (R$ 43) | R$ 30 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 (R$ 65) | R$ 120 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.00 | + 204% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 (R$ 6,823) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 (R$ 4,963) | R$ 1,450 | + 242% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 (R$ 741) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 (R$ 4,265) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 (R$ 3,453) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 (R$ 471) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 (R$ 124) | R$ 70 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 (R$ 2,757) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 (R$ 659) | R$ 300 | + 120% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 (R$ 45) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 (R$ 124) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 211% | |||
Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 211% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 (R$ 418) | R$ 80 | + 423% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 (R$ 373) | R$ 60 | + 522% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 (R$ 425) | R$ 500 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 (R$ 621) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 157% | |||
Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 157% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (R$ 129,962) | R$ 15,000 | + 766% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 (R$ 589) | R$ 227 | + 159% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 (R$ 209) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 (R$ 59) | R$ 20 | + 194% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (R$ 63) | R$ 50 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 (R$ 398) | R$ 300 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 (R$ 43) | R$ 27 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 (R$ 27) | R$ 36 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 (R$ 133) | R$ 60 | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 (R$ 199) | R$ 200 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (R$ 177) | R$ 80 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 (R$ 626) | R$ 300 | + 109% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 (R$ 387) | R$ 80 | + 384% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 131% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 491% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 (R$ 3,341) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 (R$ 418) | R$ 300 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.00 | + 361% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 27,429 (¥520,590) in Fukuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 19,000 in Paulinia.
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