- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Turkey
- Kofu
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kofu, Japan compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Kofu (Japan) is 88% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥2,800 (105TL) | 10TL | + 954% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥800 (30TL) | 12TL | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥350 (13TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥170 (6TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥240 (9TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥425 (16TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥400 (15TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥150 (5.65TL) | 6.00TL | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,200 (45TL) | 25TL | + 81% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥180 (7TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥120 (4.52TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Kofu (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥105,000 (3,952TL) | 750TL | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥70,000 (2,635TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,000 (489TL) | 120TL | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥70,000 (2,635TL) | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kofu (Japan) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200TL | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | + 209% | |||
Transportation in Kofu (Japan) is 209% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,500,000 (94,097TL) | 44,000TL | + 114% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥128 (4.80TL) | 4.22TL | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,000 (489TL) | 90TL | + 444% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Kofu (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,800 (68TL) | 7TL | + 868% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥450 (17TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥92 (3.48TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kofu (Japan) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,400 (128TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,800 (181TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥120,000 (4,517TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (301TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on November 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kofu (Japan) is 94% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,081TL
(¥108,433)
in Kofu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Zonguldak.
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