- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Turkey
- Kumamoto
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥657 (20TL) | 10TL | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥300 (9TL) | 12TL | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥500 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥188 (5.87TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (9TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥833 (26TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥833 (26TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (9TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (9TL) | 6.00TL | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,421 (75TL) | 25TL | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (6TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥187 (5.82TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥78,944 (2,461TL) | 750TL | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (1,558TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,000 (623TL) | 120TL | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥10,000 (312TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (156TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,158 (192TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥71,056 (2,215TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (623TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥500 (16TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 (122TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,618 (144TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,502 (234TL) | 200TL | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,106 (221TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Kumamoto (Japan) is 85% 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 | ¥120 (3.74TL) | 4.22TL | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,947 (310TL) | 90TL | + 244% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 (45TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (31TL) | 7TL | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (31TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (62TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥200 (6TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (6TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 (5.61TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,421 (44TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,106 (128TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (94TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (125TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,842 (182TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥704 (22TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 (31TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥704 (22TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ¥60,000 (1,870TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 (272TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 (9TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kumamoto (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,346TL
(¥107,353)
in Kumamoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,500TL
in Zonguldak.
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