- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ukraine
- Kobe
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kobe, Japan compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 317% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 317% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥900 (225₴) | 93₴ | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥657 (164₴) | 51₴ | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥575 (144₴) | 30₴ | + 373% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (50₴) | 20₴ | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥296 (74₴) | 21₴ | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥727 (181₴) | 36₴ | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥892 (223₴) | 59₴ | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥676 (169₴) | 25₴ | + 577% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥525 (131₴) | 9₴ | + 1389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥207 (52₴) | 13₴ | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,498 (374₴) | 68₴ | + 450% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥221 (55₴) | 17₴ | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥267 (67₴) | 15₴ | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 220% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥226,250 (56,478₴) | 10,000₴ | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥136,153 (33,987₴) | 6,000₴ | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,164 (4,784₴) | 1,400₴ | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,564 (20,610₴) | 8,000₴ | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥70,667 (17,640₴) | 3,464₴ | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,750 (2,683₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,331 (1,081₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥70,000 (17,474₴) | 10,500₴ | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,667 (3,162₴) | 1,350₴ | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥608 (152₴) | 30₴ | + 406% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,597 (399₴) | 100₴ | + 299% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,666 (2,413₴) | 849₴ | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,327 (1,080₴) | 1,750₴ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,220 (2,052₴) | 1,250₴ | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,398 (3,594₴) | 1,400₴ | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,833,330 (707,269₴) | 273,333₴ | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (35₴) | 19₴ | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,917 (2,475₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,930 (731₴) | 256₴ | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,260 (315₴) | 200₴ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (250₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,168 (541₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥671 (167₴) | 30₴ | + 458% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥626 (156₴) | 20₴ | + 681% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥526 (131₴) | 50₴ | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥160 (40₴) | 52₴ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥249 (62₴) | 34₴ | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,582 (894₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 778% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 778% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,917 (978₴) | 225₴ | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,401 (849₴) | 129₴ | + 557% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,750 (3,932₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,666 (1,914₴) | 367₴ | + 422% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥805 (201₴) | 55₴ | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥426 (106₴) | 18₴ | + 501% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥617 (154₴) | 20₴ | + 670% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥50,000 (12,481₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥297 (74₴) | 1.00₴ | + 7301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,511 (3,123₴) | 203₴ | + 1442% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (101₴) | 30₴ | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 224% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 186 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is 224% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 90,642₴
(¥363,112)
in Kobe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
28,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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