Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 (£5.94) | £10 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 (£4.20) | £6 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 (£2.31) | £3.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (£1.32) | £1.01 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥259 (£1.74) | £2.86 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 (£2.74) | £1.28 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 (£5.52) | £5.47 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 (£3.91) | £1.94 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 (£2.31) | £0.85 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 (£1.73) | £1.71 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 (£8) | £8 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (£1.19) | £1.78 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (£1.16) | £0.90 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 (£869) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 (£632) | £1,197 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 (£94) | £138 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 (£543) | £981 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 (£440) | £609 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 (£60) | £131 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 (£16) | £17 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 (£351) | £331 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 (£84) | £66 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 (£5.75) | £5.73 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 (£16) | £11 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 (£53) | £81 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 (£48) | £29 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 (£54) | £67 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 (£79) | £63 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (£16,546) | £17,216 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (£0.97) | £1.21 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 (£75) | £52 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 (£27) | £13 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 (£7) | £3.90 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 (£51) | £80 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (£5.37) | £3.07 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 (£5.47) | £1.41 | + 287% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 (£3.48) | £3.30 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 (£1.37) | £1.51 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 (£1.06) | £1.20 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 (£17) | £12 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 (£25) | £32 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (£23) | £23 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 (£80) | £89 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 (£49) | £51 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (£5.39) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 (£2.94) | £3.62 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (£3.76) | £4.40 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 (£425) | £401 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 (£53) | £27 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 (£2.93) | £9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,197 (¥774,813) in Fukuoka.
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