Cost of living in Nagoya, Japan vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Nagoya (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥977 (£7) | £10 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥673 (£4.55) | £5.65 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (£3.03) | £4.17 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (£1.43) | £0.73 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥276 (£1.87) | £2.75 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (£4.41) | £1.92 | + 130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,036 (£7) | £5.41 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 (£3.62) | £1.89 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 (£1.95) | £0.81 | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥273 (£1.85) | £2.16 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,389 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 (£1.44) | £1.92 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 (£1.69) | £0.74 | + 127% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥185,965 (£1,258) | £1,367 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,921 (£879) | £832 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,125 (£116) | £164 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 (£665) | £1,029 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 (£457) | £915 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,750 (£66) | £156 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (£34) | £19 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥83,833 (£567) | £340 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (£102) | £71 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (£3.60) | £5.36 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (£20) | £10 | + 107% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (£50) | £49 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (£22) | £32 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (£48) | £54 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (£56) | £55 | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (£16,998) | £22,837 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (£0.98) | £1.23 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 (£68) | £59 | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,478 (£24) | £13 | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (£10) | £2.90 | + 250% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (£3.38) | £9 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 (£17) | £75 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 (£4.08) | £2.74 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (£6) | £1.35 | + 360% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (£2.82) | £2.57 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 (£0.87) | £1.80 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (£1.38) | £1.49 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 (£18) | £11 | + 73% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (£19) | £23 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 (£23) | £22 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 (£120) | £100 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 (£47) | £54 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 (£4.51) | £8 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (£3.17) | £2.65 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 (£3.31) | £3.79 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥72,945 (£494) | £295 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥51 (£0.35) | £0.20 | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,215 (£56) | £35 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥463 (£3.14) | £9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £4,138 (¥611,460) in Nagoya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,100 in Southend-on-Sea.
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