Cost of living in Kyoto is 14% higher than in Kobe (without rent).
Rent in Kyoto is very similar to Kobe.
Cost of living including rent in Kyoto is 8% higher than in Kobe.
Food in Kyoto is 13% more expensive than in Kobe.
Transport in Kyoto is 30% more expensive than in Kobe.
| Kyoto | Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kyoto | Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.5 $ | 26 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.06 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.73 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.94 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.62 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.42 $ | 9.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.26 $ | 3.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.8 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 70.4 $ | 80.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.5 $ | 14.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.21 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 1.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.8 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 139 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28 $ | 30.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 337 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 840 $ | 671 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 517 $ | 453 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,577 $ | 873 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,630 $ | 4,552 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,617 $ | 3,248 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,036 $ | 1,779 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.63 % | 1.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.4 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 21.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.8 $ | 55 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.2 $ | 52.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 439 $ | 359 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,456 $ | 14,101 $ |