Cost of living in Himeji, Japan vs San Diego, California, United States
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Himeji (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥600 ($5.51) | $9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.21 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 ($3.00) | $0.95 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥200 ($1.84) | $3.82 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.19 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.06 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.41 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 ($2.42) | $2.61 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥225 ($2.07) | $2.19 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 ($2.52) | $2.42 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Himeji (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥485,000 ($4,456) | $3,353 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥40,000 ($367) | $2,093 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 ($106) | $185 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥60,000 ($551) | $2,340 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥30,000 ($276) | $1,633 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥5,000 ($46) | $116 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 ($33) | $62 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥50,000 ($459) | $321 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 ($230) | $134 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 ($73) | $54 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 ($28) | $39 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 ($73) | $90 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 ($51) | $137 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 ($27,560) | $23,457 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 ($1.43) | $0.85 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,155 ($102) | $73 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is 41% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 ($28) | $101 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 ($0.92) | $3.74 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 ($1.84) | $1.54 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 ($10) | $24 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 ($37) | $29 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $279 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 ($46) | $89 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 ($4.59) | $4.94 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 ($4.13) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.69 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $52 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 ($3.72) | $9 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Diego, California you would need to make just about $9,439 (¥1,027,440) in Himeji.
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