- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ukraine
- Kobe
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kobe, Japan compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 292% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥900 (215₴) | 101₴ | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥657 (157₴) | 55₴ | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥575 (137₴) | 30₴ | + 352% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (47₴) | 17₴ | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥296 (70₴) | 21₴ | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥727 (173₴) | 36₴ | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥892 (213₴) | 59₴ | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥676 (161₴) | 25₴ | + 547% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥525 (125₴) | 9₴ | + 1321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥207 (49₴) | 13₴ | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,498 (357₴) | 68₴ | + 425% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥221 (53₴) | 17₴ | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥267 (64₴) | 15₴ | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥226,250 (53,924₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥145,195 (34,605₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,164 (4,568₴) | 1,400₴ | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,564 (19,678₴) | 6,000₴ | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥70,667 (16,842₴) | 3,464₴ | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,750 (2,562₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,331 (1,032₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥70,000 (16,684₴) | 10,500₴ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,667 (3,019₴) | 1,350₴ | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥608 (145₴) | 30₴ | + 383% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,597 (381₴) | 100₴ | + 281% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,666 (2,304₴) | 849₴ | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,327 (1,031₴) | 1,750₴ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,220 (1,959₴) | 1,250₴ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,398 (3,432₴) | 1,400₴ | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 65% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,833,330 (675,286₴) | 273,333₴ | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (34₴) | 19₴ | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,917 (2,364₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,930 (698₴) | 256₴ | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,260 (300₴) | 200₴ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (238₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,168 (517₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥671 (160₴) | 30₴ | + 433% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥626 (149₴) | 20₴ | + 645% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥526 (125₴) | 50₴ | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥160 (38₴) | 52₴ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥249 (59₴) | 34₴ | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,582 (854₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 772% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 772% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,917 (933₴) | 225₴ | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,401 (811₴) | 129₴ | + 527% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,750 (3,754₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,666 (1,827₴) | 367₴ | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥805 (192₴) | 55₴ | + 249% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥426 (101₴) | 18₴ | + 474% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥617 (147₴) | 20₴ | + 635% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥50,000 (11,917₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥297 (71₴) | 1.00₴ | + 6967% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,511 (2,982₴) | 203₴ | + 1372% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (96₴) | 30₴ | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is 164% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 438,337₴
(¥1,839,154)
in Kobe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
166,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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