- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Zimbabwe
- Kumamoto
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan vs Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 133% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥677 ($6) | $3.00 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥495 ($4.51) | $3.00 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥551 ($5.02) | $3.00 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 ($1.76) | $1.29 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥286 ($2.61) | $2.40 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥662 ($6) | $1.10 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,319 ($12) | $6 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥919 ($8) | $1.70 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 ($2.73) | $1.00 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥294 ($2.67) | $1.50 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,272 ($21) | $6.00 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 ($1.79) | $2.25 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥250 ($2.28) | $0.33 | + 583% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,970 ($1,066) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 ($455) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,000 ($182) | $40 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥81,927 ($746) | $500 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 ($46) | $50 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,158 ($56) | $70 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥71,056 ($647) | $600 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 ($182) | $300 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥500 ($4.55) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 2% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 ($36) | $40 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,618 ($42) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,502 ($68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,106 ($65) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kumamoto (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥122 ($1.11) | $1.40 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,891 ($81) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 ($13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kumamoto (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 ($9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 ($9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥200 ($1.82) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 ($3.42) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 ($4.55) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 ($1.82) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 ($1.64) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,421 ($13) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,106 ($37) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 ($27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 ($36) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,842 ($53) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥704 ($6) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥1,000 ($9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥704 ($6) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥60,000 ($547) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 ($80) | $20 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 ($2.63) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kumamoto (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $4,321
(¥474,374)
in Kumamoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Zvishavane District.
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