- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Hachinohe
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hachinohe, Japan vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hachinohe (Japan) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,759 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥656 (CHF 5.73) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥160 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.71 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.00 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,500 (CHF 13) | CHF 3.72 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 2.80 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.33 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,151 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.48 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 2.27 | + 16% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hachinohe (Japan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,997 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,329 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,245 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,715 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 101 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hachinohe (Japan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 124 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 61 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 145 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 193 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Hachinohe (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,863 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.28 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hachinohe (Japan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 120 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.97 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 3.04 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 46 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Hachinohe (Japan) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥1,400 (CHF 12) | CHF 75 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,400 (CHF 30) | CHF 240 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,500 (CHF 39) | CHF 111 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥826 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.35 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥1,127 (CHF 10) | CHF 7 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 103 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 862 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hachinohe (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,200
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,817
(¥665,969)
in Hachinohe.
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