Cost of living in Kagoshima is 59% higher than in Buston (without rent).
Rent in Kagoshima is 67% more expensive than in Buston.
Cost of living including rent in Kagoshima is 63% higher than in Buston.
Food in Kagoshima is 52% more expensive than in Buston.
Transport in Kagoshima is 634% more expensive than in Buston.
| Kagoshima | Buston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kagoshima | Buston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.92 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.8 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.08 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.88 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.08 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.3 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.45 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.03 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.49 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.35 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.7 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.8 $ | 3.17 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 119 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.56 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.42 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
207 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.2 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 350 $ | 399 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 502 $ | 290 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 776 $ | 593 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,361 $ | 673 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,222 $ | 453 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,551 $ | 287 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.66 % | 19.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Haircut | 11.1 $ | 3.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.8 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.2 $ | 28.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 420 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,713 $ | 13,761 $ |