- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Zimbabwe
- Kumamoto
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kumamoto, Japan compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 137% | |||
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Food in Kumamoto (Japan) is 137% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥677 ($6) | $3.00 | + 107% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥495 ($4.55) | $3.00 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥551 ($5.07) | $3.00 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 ($1.77) | $1.29 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥286 ($2.63) | $2.40 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥662 ($6) | $1.10 | + 453% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,319 ($12) | $6 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥919 ($8) | $1.70 | + 397% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 ($2.76) | $1.00 | + 176% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥294 ($2.70) | $1.50 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,272 ($21) | $6.00 | + 248% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 ($1.81) | $2.25 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥250 ($2.30) | $0.33 | + 589% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Kumamoto (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,970 ($1,075) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 ($459) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,000 ($184) | $40 | + 359% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥81,927 ($753) | $500 | + 51% | |
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 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥6,158 ($57) | $70 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥71,056 ($653) | $600 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 ($184) | $300 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥500 ($4.59) | $7 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Kumamoto (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,914 ($36) | $40 | - 10% | |
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 ($69) | - | - | |
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 ($1.12) | $1.40 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,891 ($82) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,443 ($13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Kumamoto (Japan) is 5% 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 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥200 ($1.84) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥375 ($3.45) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 ($4.59) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 ($1.84) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥180 ($1.65) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,421 ($13) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Kumamoto (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,106 ($38) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 ($28) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 ($37) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,842 ($54) | - | - | |
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 ($551) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,737 ($80) | $20 | + 301% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥288 ($2.65) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kumamoto (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $3,964
(¥431,324)
in Kumamoto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Zvishavane District.
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