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Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$30 (¥2,403) | ¥720 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥464 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥200 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥271 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥640 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥915 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥613 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥420 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥267 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (¥1,202) | ¥1,604 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥209 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥200 | - | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$500 (¥40,052) | ¥256,284 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$500 (¥40,052) | ¥116,029 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$500 (¥40,052) | ¥23,252 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥120,733 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥82,119 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,573 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,112 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥63,696 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,934 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (¥1,602) | ¥730 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,567 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,970 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,940 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,795 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,848,210 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥147 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥12,471 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,279 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,179 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,268 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥643 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥726 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥490 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥144 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥208 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,754 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,233 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,266 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,578 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,596 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥947 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥488 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥533 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥56,871 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,818 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥464 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,602 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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