Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki (Japan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥640 (C$8) | C$16 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥700 (C$9) | C$10 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥550 (C$7) | C$5.99 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥200 (C$2.46) | C$2.17 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥360 (C$4.43) | C$2.71 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥1,200 (C$15) | C$3.34 | 342% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥2,400 (C$30) | C$9 | 227% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥700 (C$9) | C$3.86 | 123% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥600 (C$7) | C$2.67 | 176% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥210 (C$2.58) | C$2.96 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥980 (C$12) | C$17 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥450 (C$5.54) | C$2.14 | 159% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥150 (C$1.85) | C$1.78 | 4% |
| Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Iwaki (Japan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥200,000 (C$2,462) | C$1,188 | 107% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥120,000 (C$1,477) | C$935 | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥14,000 (C$172) | C$193 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥140,000 (C$1,723) | C$1,045 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥80,000 (C$985) | C$662 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥9,000 (C$111) | C$175 | 37% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥4,700 (C$58) | C$47 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥400,000 (C$4,923) | C$368 | 1238% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥21,000 (C$258) | C$122 | 113% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥700 (C$9) | C$9 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥1,050 (C$13) | C$22 | 42% |
| Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Iwaki (Japan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥6,700 (C$82) | C$51 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥7,000 (C$86) | C$52 | 65% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥13,000 (C$160) | C$99 | 62% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥14,000 (C$172) | C$120 | 44% |
| Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Iwaki (Japan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | C$26,266 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥146 (C$1.80) | C$1.20 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | C$83 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Iwaki (Japan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥700 (C$9) | C$11 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | C$178 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | C$8 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | C$3.97 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | C$4.83 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥300 (C$3.69) | C$3.16 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | C$2.14 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥3,000 (C$37) | C$19 | 93% |
| Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Iwaki (Japan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥4,000 (C$49) | C$52 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥2,400 (C$30) | C$23 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥2,400 (C$30) | C$146 | 80% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥9,000 (C$111) | C$98 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥700 (C$9) | C$8 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | C$3.82 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥600 (C$7) | C$5.46 | 35% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$496 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | C$42 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | C$12 | - |
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For example, you would need at least C$4,976 (¥404,263) in Iwaki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,900 in Windsor.