Cost of living in Funabashi is 19% higher than in Hsinchu (without rent).
Rent in Funabashi is 53% more expensive than in Hsinchu.
Cost of living including rent in Funabashi is 33% higher than in Hsinchu.
Food in Funabashi is 6% more expensive than in Hsinchu.
Transport in Funabashi is 115% more expensive than in Hsinchu.
| Funabashi | Hsinchu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Funabashi | Hsinchu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.88 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.19 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.64 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.33 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.21 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.1 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.23 $ | 3.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.96 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.8 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.7 $ | 8.97 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.1 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.67 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.85 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
169 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.8 $ | 21.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 348 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 798 $ | 682 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 518 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,017 $ | 956 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,243 $ | 9,142 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,006 $ | 6,542 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,939 $ | 1,758 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.04 % | 1.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.6 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 9.42 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68 $ | 83 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.3 $ | 81.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 287 $ | 350 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,638 $ | 12,575 $ |