- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Okayama
- Zielona Góra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Okayama, Japan compared to Zielona Góra, Poland
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Okayama (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 37 zł | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 15 zł | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8 zł | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥180 (5.68 zł) | 2.64 zł | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥200 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 3.80 zł | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (13 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1.00 zł | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥240 (8 zł) | 2.64 zł | + 187% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 21 zł | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 5.74 zł | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.88 zł | - | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Okayama (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,645 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (1,262 zł) | 1,333 zł | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 314 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥126,667 (3,996 zł) | 1,100 zł | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,600 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (189 zł) | 300 zł | - 37% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥777 (25 zł) | 47 zł | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 1,477 zł | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (252 zł) | 700 zł | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30 zł | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 10 zł | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Okayama (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 261 zł | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 129 zł | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 232 zł | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (284 zł) | 250 zł | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Okayama (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥93 (2.93 zł) | 4.91 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 81 zł | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 32 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Okayama (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 20 zł | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 15 zł | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 9 zł | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 2.27 zł | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3.99 zł | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Okayama (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 (63 zł) | 42 zł | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,800 (88 zł) | 42 zł | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 70 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,000 (221 zł) | 60 zł | + 268% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (16 zł) | 5.68 zł | + 178% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 96 zł | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 12 zł | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Okayama (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 5,877 zł
(¥186,278)
in Okayama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,300 zł
in Zielona Góra.
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