Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nerima (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (€5.70) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 (€4.04) | €4.12 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.62) | €1.23 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥266 (€2.12) | €4.06 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 (€6) | €4.69 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.98 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (€1.59) | €1.30 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 (€10) | €10 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 (€2.20) | €2.01 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (€1.37) | €0.62 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 (€1,749) | €592 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 (€1,113) | €430 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 (€108) | €121 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (€596) | €424 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 (€358) | €315 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (€79) | €82 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (€40) | €20 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 (€159) | €379 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (€79) | €111 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (€5.96) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (€20) | €6 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (€56) | €78 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 (€36) | €22 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 (€36) | €80 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (€119) | €89 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,726 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 (€0.95) | €1.58 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 (€73) | €30 | + 144% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 44% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €3.14 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 (€3.97) | €3.64 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 (€9) | €4.30 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (€1.05) | €1.84 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (€2.38) | €2.07 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 (€29) | €9 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (€32) | €26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 (€31) | €15 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (€79) | €45 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 (€10) | €9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (€4.24) | €3.80 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (€3.58) | €3.87 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 (€0.14) | €0.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (€79) | €41 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 (€3.34) | €4.66 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nerima (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,510 (¥315,757) in Nerima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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