- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Tanzania
- Akita
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akita, Japan compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Akita (Japan) is 25% 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 (25,110 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10,632 Shilling | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥168 (3,515 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 32% | |
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 (12,555 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 449% | |
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 | + 21% | |||
Housing in Akita (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,500 (1,726,284 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥85,000 (1,778,596 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (313,870 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 134% | |
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 (146,473 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 (3,296 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 56% | |
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 | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Akita (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (104,623 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 199% | |
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 (11,509 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 214% | |
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 | - | 5,029 Shilling | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Akita (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,477,946 Shilling
(¥166,213)
in Akita
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,900,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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