Cost of living in Medina is 29% lower than in Kawasaki (without rent).
Rent in Medina is 27% cheaper than in Kawasaki.
Cost of living including rent in Medina is 28% lower than in Kawasaki.
Food in Medina is 23% cheaper than in Kawasaki.
Transport in Medina is 55% cheaper than in Kawasaki.
| Medina | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Medina | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.99 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.4 $ | 33 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.99 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.04 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.02 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.32 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.74 $ | 7.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.2 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.11 $ | 28.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.9 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.25 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.18 $ | 1.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.4 $ | 115 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93 $ | 175 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
95.5 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 169 $ | 286 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ | 861 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ | 557 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 1,195 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,653 $ | 6,674 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,056 $ | 3,436 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,630 $ | 2,645 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.98 % | 1.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 94.6 $ | 56.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.3 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.3 $ | 36.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 183 $ | 571 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,706 $ | 13,952 $ |