Cost of living in Binan is 49% lower than in Saitama (without rent).
Rent in Binan is 36% cheaper than in Saitama.
Cost of living including rent in Binan is 44% lower than in Saitama.
Food in Binan is 30% cheaper than in Saitama.
Transport in Binan is 87% cheaper than in Saitama.
| Binan | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Binan | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.59 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.4 $ | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.12 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.53 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.94 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.59 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.4 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.19 $ | 4.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.83 $ | 25.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.8 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.09 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.3 $ | 90.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 140 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.8 $ | 35.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 113 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 264 $ | 784 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 160 $ | 378 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 1,155 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,163 $ | 5,623 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 882 $ | 3,881 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 382 $ | 1,869 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.68 % | 1.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.11 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 5.1 $ | 19.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.5 $ | 53 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.4 $ | 23 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 149 $ | 286 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,063 $ | 12,701 $ |