- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Hachinohe
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hachinohe, Japan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Hachinohe (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,759 (CHF 16) | CHF 25 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥656 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥160 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.74 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥279 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 5.18 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,500 (CHF 13) | CHF 4.04 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 5.20 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.76 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,151 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.40 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 2.85 | - 5% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Hachinohe (Japan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,513 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 752 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hachinohe (Japan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 56 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 134 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Hachinohe (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.69 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hachinohe (Japan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.84 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.61 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.83 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 45 | - | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Hachinohe (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥1,400 (CHF 13) | CHF 71 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,400 (CHF 31) | CHF 189 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,500 (CHF 40) | CHF 100 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥826 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.84 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥1,127 (CHF 10) | CHF 6 | + 67% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hachinohe (Japan) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 8,993
(¥1,000,794)
in Hachinohe.
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