- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Tanzania
- Akita
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akita, Japan compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akita (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 7,775 Shilling | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,200 (24,785 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10,632 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥168 (3,470 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 4,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2,250 Shilling | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 11,890 Shilling | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 (12,393 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,814 Shilling | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3,267 Shilling | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 18,000 Shilling | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3,763 Shilling | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 930 Shilling | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Akita (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,500 (1,703,996 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥85,000 (1,755,632 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (309,817 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,065,940 Shilling | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 500,000 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8,244 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Akita (Japan) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (144,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Akita (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 20,000,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 (3,253 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 76,324 Shilling | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Akita (Japan) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 51,177 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 6,500 Shilling | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 8,986 Shilling | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5,920 Shilling | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,992 Shilling | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 12,182 Shilling | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Akita (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (103,272 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 20,000 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 20,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 51,667 Shilling | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 11,750 Shilling | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 5,708 Shilling | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (11,360 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 50,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥463 (9,563 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
20.654
TZS
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Akita (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 4,107,167 Shilling
(¥198,851)
in Akita
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,400,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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