- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Turkey
- Kumamoto
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥677 (25TL) | 10TL | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥495 (19TL) | 12TL | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥551 (21TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 (7TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥286 (11TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥662 (25TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,319 (50TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥919 (35TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (11TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥294 (11TL) | 6.00TL | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,272 (85TL) | 25TL | + 242% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 (7TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥250 (9TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,970 (4,403TL) | 750TL | + 487% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (1,882TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,000 (753TL) | 120TL | + 527% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥81,927 (3,084TL) | - | - | |
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 | ¥5,000 (188TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,158 (232TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥71,056 (2,674TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (753TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥500 (19TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 (147TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,618 (174TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,502 (282TL) | 200TL | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,106 (267TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Kumamoto (Japan) is 88% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 44,000TL | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥122 (4.59TL) | 4.22TL | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,891 (335TL) | 90TL | + 272% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 (54TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kumamoto (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (38TL) | 7TL | + 438% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (38TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (75TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥200 (8TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 (14TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (19TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (8TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 (7TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,421 (53TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,106 (155TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (113TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (151TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,842 (220TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥704 (26TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (38TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥704 (26TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥60,000 (2,258TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 (329TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 (11TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kumamoto (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,340TL
(¥88,740)
in Kumamoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,400TL
in Zonguldak.
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