Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 230% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (R$ 63) | R$ 4.21 | + 1397% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (R$ 126) | R$ 17 | + 655% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.46 | + 574% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (R$ 32) | R$ 3.82 | + 724% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (R$ 51) | R$ 36 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥450 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.82 | + 306% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.42 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 285% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (R$ 10,508) | R$ 1,618 | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥120,000 (R$ 6,305) | R$ 1,081 | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (R$ 736) | R$ 369 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥140,000 (R$ 7,355) | R$ 1,425 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,000 (R$ 4,203) | R$ 865 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (R$ 473) | R$ 493 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (R$ 247) | R$ 113 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥400,000 (R$ 21,015) | R$ 1,517 | + 1286% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (R$ 1,103) | R$ 413 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 471% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 115% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (R$ 352) | R$ 200 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (R$ 368) | R$ 173 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (R$ 683) | R$ 314 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (R$ 736) | R$ 205 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 63,667 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.09 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 167 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 155 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (R$ 158) | R$ 26 | + 503% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (R$ 210) | R$ 89 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (R$ 126) | R$ 36 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (R$ 126) | R$ 130 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (R$ 473) | R$ 167 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 268% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 121 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 49 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 118% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 10,239 (¥194,882) in Iwaki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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