Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 (€5.00) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 (€2.76) | €4.80 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 (€1.57) | €1.04 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥259 (€2.07) | €3.22 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 (€3.26) | €2.46 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 (€4.66) | €2.51 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 (€2.74) | €1.88 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 (€2.06) | €1.27 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 (€10) | €8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (€1.42) | €2.41 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (€1.38) | €1.65 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 34% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 (€1,034) | €1,740 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 (€752) | €1,413 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 (€112) | €167 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 (€647) | €1,102 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 (€523) | €770 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 (€71) | €96 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 (€19) | €30 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 (€418) | €545 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 (€100) | €153 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 (€19) | €14 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 (€63) | €95 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 (€57) | €46 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 (€64) | €125 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 (€94) | €164 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 (€19,701) | €26,204 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (€1.15) | €1.64 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 (€89) | €89 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 (€32) | €22 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 (€9) | €5.90 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (€10) | €12 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 (€60) | €36 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (€6) | €4.09 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 (€7) | €3.21 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 (€4.14) | €3.69 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 (€1.63) | €1.66 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 (€1.26) | €2.38 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 (€20) | €23 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 (€30) | €45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 (€27) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 (€95) | €94 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 (€59) | €73 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 (€3.50) | €2.98 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 (€4.48) | €4.40 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 (€506) | €499 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 (€63) | €44 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 (€3.49) | €7 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,500 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,665 (¥584,064) in Fukuoka.
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