Cost of living in Kurashiki is 5% lower than in Nagoya (without rent).
Rent in Kurashiki is 20% cheaper than in Nagoya.
Cost of living including rent in Kurashiki is 12% lower than in Nagoya.
Food in Kurashiki is 15% more expensive than in Nagoya.
Transport in Kurashiki is 40% cheaper than in Nagoya.
| Kurashiki | Nagoya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kurashiki | Nagoya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.51 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.1 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.28 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.53 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.75 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.03 $ | 4.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.9 $ | 69.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 25.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.5 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.75 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.07 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.6 $ | 89.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 136 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32 $ | 34.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 372 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 548 $ | 1,099 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 438 $ | 560 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 866 $ | 1,675 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,489 $ | 2,567 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,341 $ | 1,574 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,529 $ | 2,483 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.76 % | 1.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Haircut | 8.05 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.1 $ | 50 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.7 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 616 $ | 611 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,976 $ | 12,650 $ |