Cost of living in Hachiōji (Japan) is 57% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Hachiōji (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Hachiōji | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (632 Lek) | 861 Lek | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (442 Lek) | 452 Lek | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥450 (284 Lek) | 414 Lek | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥250 (158 Lek) | 138 Lek | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 228 Lek | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 191 Lek | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,000 (1,264 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (505 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥321 (203 Lek) | 90 Lek | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (158 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,052 Lek | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥225 (142 Lek) | 179 Lek | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (126 Lek) | 71 Lek | + 77% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Hachiōji (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Hachiōji | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥110,000 (69,503 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥68,571 (43,327 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥60,000 (37,911 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 732% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 17,500 Lek | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 15,000 Lek | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 3,174 Lek | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,400 (3,412 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥99,999 (63,184 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 11,526 Lek | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,665 Lek | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 233 Lek | - | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Hachiōji (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,900 (5,623 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥8,000 (5,055 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,900 (3,728 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥53,950 (34,088 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 632% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in Hachiōji (Japan) is 159% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Hachiōji | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,666,670 Lek | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 143 Lek | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,000 (10,110 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 711% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 754 Lek | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Hachiōji (Japan) is about the same as in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Hachiōji | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥900 (569 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 800 Lek | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,969 Lek | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥899 (568 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 336 Lek | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 423 Lek | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 183 Lek | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 200 Lek | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 278 Lek | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Hachiōji (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Hachiōji | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (1,896 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (2,527 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 406% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥65,000 (41,070 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (5,055 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥900 (569 Lek) | 338 Lek | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 149 Lek | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (379 Lek) | 284 Lek | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 Lek | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (5,055 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 272 Lek | - | |
TOTAL | + 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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