Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (€5.30) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (€5.79) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (€4.55) | €4.32 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (€1.66) | €1.42 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥360 (€2.98) | €4.15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (€10) | €1.94 | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (€20) | €5.62 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (€5.79) | €1.75 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (€4.97) | €1.56 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (€1.74) | €1.58 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥450 (€3.72) | €2.26 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (€1.24) | €1.49 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (€1,655) | €1,114 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥120,000 (€993) | €675 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (€116) | €191 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥140,000 (€1,159) | €638 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,000 (€662) | €484 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (€74) | €100 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (€39) | €24 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥400,000 (€3,311) | €438 | + 655% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (€174) | €122 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (€5.79) | €4.73 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (€55) | €94 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (€58) | €34 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (€108) | €89 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (€116) | €127 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,908 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (€1.24) | €1.52 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (€5.79) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.09 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.61 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.88 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (€2.48) | €1.61 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.34 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (€25) | €19 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (€20) | €16 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (€20) | €94 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (€74) | €57 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (€5.79) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (€4.97) | €4.40 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €444 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €50 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.26 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least €3,874 (¥468,075) in Iwaki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Verona.
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