In Chiba, Japan, a family of four typically needs around $3327 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1244 monthly.
Chiba is 16% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Chiba is 50% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Chiba is, on average, 80% lower than in New York City.
Chiba is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of Chiba's high cost of living is food, which significantly impacts overall expenses.
Yes, food in Chiba is 22% higher than the European benchmark.
No, public transport is 124% higher than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.13 $ |
| Dinner | 33.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.59 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.89 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.84 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 101 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 69.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 78 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 32.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 367 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,057 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 604 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 825 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,029 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,186 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,636 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.02% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.96 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 285 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,540 $ |