Cost of living in Okayama, Japan vs San Diego, California, United States
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Okayama (Japan) is 27% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥850 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥550 ($5.05) | $9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥375 ($3.44) | $5.35 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥173 ($1.59) | $0.92 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥179 ($1.64) | $3.82 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.19 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 ($3.67) | $3.06 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.47 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥261 ($2.39) | $2.61 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,100 ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥185 ($1.70) | $2.19 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥260 ($2.39) | $2.57 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Okayama (Japan) is 57% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥150,000 ($1,378) | $3,325 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥68,243 ($627) | $2,093 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $185 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥118,143 ($1,085) | $2,340 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥57,978 ($533) | $1,633 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 ($55) | $116 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,103 ($19) | $62 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥23,500 ($216) | $321 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,496 ($78) | $134 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Okayama (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,500 ($60) | $90 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 ($83) | $137 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Okayama (Japan) is about the same as in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,457 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥100 ($0.92) | $0.85 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $73 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Okayama (Japan) is 22% 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) | - | $15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.20 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥145 ($1.33) | $4.08 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.57 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,040 ($10) | $24 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Okayama (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 ($18) | $43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,800 ($26) | $28 | - 8% | |
| 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 | ¥7,248 ($67) | $89 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 ($4.59) | $5.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 ($4.59) | $9 | - 48% | |
| 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 | ¥8,700 ($80) | $52 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 641 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Okayama (Japan) is 35% 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 $7,200 (¥783,746) in Okayama.
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