Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (¥898) | ¥975 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (¥2,245) | ¥718 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥451 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (¥284) | ¥214 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (¥629) | ¥284 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥640 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥381 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (¥224) | ¥252 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (¥1,497) | ¥1,640 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥221 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥253 | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (¥72,049) | ¥182,340 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (¥64,134) | ¥111,342 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (¥24,053) | ¥15,746 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,445 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (¥4,490) | ¥11,000 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,746 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥39,892 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,365 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (¥1,497) | ¥740 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,216 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥138 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥516 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (¥449) | ¥191 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥238 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,573 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (¥898) | ¥3,363 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,583 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,023 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥809 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥500 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (¥224) | ¥491 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,220 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$4.00 (¥299) | ¥491 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,122 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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