- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Hachinohe
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hachinohe, Japan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hachinohe (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,759 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥656 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥160 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.78 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 5.18 | - 53% | |
| 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 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 5.20 | - 0% | |
| 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 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.64 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 2.85 | - 9% | |
| 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 858 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 164 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| 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 | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Hachinohe (Japan) is 9% 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 1.12) | CHF 1.69 | - 33% | |
| 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 30 | - | |
| 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 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| 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 46 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hachinohe (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥1,400 (CHF 12) | CHF 74 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,400 (CHF 29) | CHF 184 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,500 (CHF 39) | CHF 100 | - 61% | |
| 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 | + 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | CHF 614 | - | |
| 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 | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hachinohe (Japan) is 28% 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 8,698
(¥1,007,208)
in Hachinohe.
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