Cost of living in Nagoya (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
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| Food in Nagoya (Japan) is 31% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya (Japan) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥977 ($9) | $19 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥673 ($6) | $9 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥447 ($4.14) | $5.20 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥211 ($1.95) | $1.21 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥276 ($2.56) | $5.18 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥652 ($6) | $4.92 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥1,036 ($10) | $12 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥535 ($4.96) | $4.15 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥289 ($2.68) | $2.18 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥273 ($2.53) | $5.54 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,389 ($13) | $18 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥212 ($1.97) | $2.51 | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥249 ($2.31) | $3.82 | 40% |
| Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 53% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Nagoya (Japan) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥185,965 ($1,723) | $3,960 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥134,058 ($1,242) | $3,733 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥17,125 ($159) | $118 | 34% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥98,263 ($911) | $2,923 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥67,561 ($626) | $2,375 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥9,750 ($90) | $101 | 10% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥5,000 ($46) | $49 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥83,833 ($777) | $518 | 50% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥15,000 ($139) | $139 | 0% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥531 ($4.92) | $11 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,999 ($28) | $42 | 34% |
| Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Nagoya (Japan) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥7,365 ($68) | $60 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥3,313 ($31) | $42 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥7,167 ($66) | $105 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥8,250 ($76) | $171 | 55% |
| Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Nagoya (Japan) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,512,000 ($23,278) | $23,327 | 0% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥144 ($1.34) | $0.94 | 42% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥9,983 ($93) | $92 | 0% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,478 ($32) | $19 | 74% |
| Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Nagoya (Japan) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,500 ($14) | $9 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥500 ($4.63) | $12 | 61% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥2,441 ($23) | $132 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥602 ($5.58) | $7 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥918 ($9) | $4.80 | 77% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥417 ($3.86) | $8 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥129 ($1.19) | $4.63 | 74% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥204 ($1.89) | $2.49 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥2,724 ($25) | $32 | 22% |
| Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Nagoya (Japan) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥2,846 ($26) | $61 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,424 ($32) | $31 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥17,744 ($164) | $263 | 37% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥6,945 ($64) | $109 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥667 ($6) | $14 | 57% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥469 ($4.35) | $5.17 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥489 ($4.53) | $9 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥72,945 ($676) | $405 | 67% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ¥51 ($0.48) | $0.35 | 35% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥8,215 ($76) | $111 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥463 ($4.29) | $11 | 62% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $8,119 (¥876,112) in Nagoya.