Cost of living in Ichikawa is very similar to Tanchon (without rent).
Rent in Ichikawa is 48% cheaper than in Tanchon.
Cost of living including rent in Ichikawa is 29% lower than in Tanchon.
Food in Ichikawa is 22% cheaper than in Tanchon.
Transport in Ichikawa is 60% more expensive than in Tanchon.
| Ichikawa | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ichikawa | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.99 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.2 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.9 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.63 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.19 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.1 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.44 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.22 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.1 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.3 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 43.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.74 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.73 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.62 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 4.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.4 $ | 81 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.5 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 344 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 765 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 496 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 993 $ | 3,060 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,441 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,995 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,600 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.03 % | 12.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 18.7 $ | 4.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.3 $ | 64.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.1 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 284 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,586 $ | 3,335 $ |