Cost of living in Fukuoka is 75% higher than in Ipoh (without rent).
Rent in Fukuoka is 70% more expensive than in Ipoh.
Cost of living including rent in Fukuoka is 73% higher than in Ipoh.
Food in Fukuoka is 49% more expensive than in Ipoh.
Transport in Fukuoka is 236% more expensive than in Ipoh.
| Fukuoka | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fukuoka | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.48 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.2 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.52 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.3 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.11 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.58 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.67 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.61 $ | 5.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.96 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.34 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.33 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.9 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.09 $ | 1.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.6 $ | 30.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 188 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 642 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 457 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,023 $ | 717 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,481 $ | 2,330 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,558 $ | 1,153 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,344 $ | 1,035 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.68 % | 4.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.8 $ | 59.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 426 $ | 148 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,612 $ | 3,750 $ |