Cost of living in Hakodate, Japan vs Vicenza, Italy
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Hakodate (Japan) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥750 (€5.93) | €12 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (€5.14) | €7 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥498 (€3.94) | €4.36 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (€1.57) | €1.28 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥276 (€2.18) | €2.47 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥238 (€1.88) | €1.99 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥796 (€6) | €4.78 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥398 (€3.15) | €1.99 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥398 (€3.15) | €1.46 | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥238 (€1.88) | €1.04 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥780 (€6) | €5.51 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥268 (€2.12) | €1.89 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥298 (€2.36) | €1.08 | + 118% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥65,029 (€515) | €999 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥70,000 (€554) | €650 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥6,500 (€51) | €347 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (€593) | €567 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,000 (€475) | €443 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (€47) | €273 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,980 (€24) | €21 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥95,000 (€752) | €394 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,800 (€117) | €123 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥498 (€3.94) | €3.47 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,980 (€39) | €9 | + 327% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,800 (€78) | €96 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥9,800 (€78) | €36 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,800 (€78) | €95 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,800 (€101) | €112 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (€23,737) | €25,708 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (€1.19) | €1.45 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,000 (€63) | €38 | + 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,280 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €95 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.00 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.75 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.20 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (€1.31) | €2.61 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥240 (€1.90) | €1.57 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (€24) | €17 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,600 (€28) | €30 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €35 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €58 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €6 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.52 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.17 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €399 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €45 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.03 | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,282 (¥414,742) in Hakodate to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Vicenza.
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