Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥886 (AU$11) | AU$17 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥626 (AU$8) | AU$13 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥345 (AU$4.31) | AU$5.90 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥196 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.50 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥259 (AU$3.24) | AU$4.89 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥408 (AU$5.10) | AU$5.06 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥823 (AU$10) | AU$5.88 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥583 (AU$7) | AU$4.81 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥344 (AU$4.29) | AU$3.30 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥258 (AU$3.22) | AU$5.46 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,225 (AU$15) | AU$17 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥178 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.92 | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥173 (AU$2.16) | AU$2.35 | 8% |
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 57% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥129,492 (AU$1,617) | AU$4,430 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥94,192 (AU$1,176) | AU$2,794 | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥14,071 (AU$176) | AU$350 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥80,954 (AU$1,011) | AU$2,647 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥65,528 (AU$818) | AU$1,873 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥8,933 (AU$112) | AU$297 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥2,355 (AU$29) | AU$70 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥52,333 (AU$654) | AU$554 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥12,500 (AU$156) | AU$195 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥857 (AU$11) | AU$20 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,362 (AU$29) | AU$36 | 17% |
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥7,938 (AU$99) | AU$107 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥7,087 (AU$89) | AU$73 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,064 (AU$101) | AU$143 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥11,786 (AU$147) | AU$160 | 8% |
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,466,670 (AU$30,804) | AU$28,544 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥144 (AU$1.80) | AU$1.44 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥11,186 (AU$140) | AU$211 | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,966 (AU$50) | AU$25 | 99% |
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,117 (AU$14) | AU$8 | 66% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,200 (AU$15) | AU$15 | 1% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥7,546 (AU$94) | AU$65 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥800 (AU$10) | AU$7 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥815 (AU$10) | AU$4.60 | 121% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥518 (AU$6) | AU$8 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥204 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.83 | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥158 (AU$1.97) | AU$3.65 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥2,520 (AU$31) | AU$25 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Fukuoka (Japan) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥3,776 (AU$47) | AU$53 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,355 (AU$42) | AU$38 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥11,876 (AU$148) | AU$222 | 33% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥7,349 (AU$92) | AU$101 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥804 (AU$10) | AU$18 | 45% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥438 (AU$5.47) | AU$4.30 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥561 (AU$7) | AU$8 | 13% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥63,409 (AU$792) | AU$729 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | AU$0.77 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥7,933 (AU$99) | AU$77 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥438 (AU$5.46) | AU$41 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$12,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$8,406 (¥673,103) in Fukuoka.