- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Kagoshima
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kagoshima, Japan compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Kagoshima (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥500 (€3.78) | €15 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (€5.29) | €7 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥250 (€1.89) | €3.83 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥180 (€1.36) | €1.22 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥216 (€1.63) | €1.95 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.09 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.33 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.29 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.75 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.70 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.50 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €2.50 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.87 | - | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Kagoshima (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥30,000 (€227) | €1,291 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,113 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €31 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (€378) | €450 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Kagoshima (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 (€23) | €85 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,500 (€26) | €37 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €119 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥3,500 (€26) | €104 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Kagoshima (Japan) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,000,000 (€15,100) | €24,992 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥183 (€1.38) | €1.68 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥6,000 (€45) | €151 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Kagoshima (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (€8) | €5.00 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.23 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.75 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Kagoshima (Japan) is 3% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (€30) | €41 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,000 (€23) | €21 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥5,000 (€38) | €49 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €90 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 (€3.78) | €8 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥380 (€2.87) | €3.00 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.71 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥5,000 (€38) | €20 | + 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kagoshima (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,471
(¥327,256)
in Kagoshima.
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