Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan vs Montreal, Canada
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,074 (C$13) | C$18 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥826 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥486 (C$5.96) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (C$2.51) | C$2.47 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (C$3.07) | C$4.38 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,153 (C$14) | C$5.24 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥948 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,103 (C$14) | C$4.25 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥603 (C$7) | C$3.05 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥269 (C$3.30) | C$2.85 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,227 (C$15) | C$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (C$2.45) | C$2.11 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥252 (C$3.08) | C$2.26 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is about the same as in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥100,000 (C$1,226) | C$1,834 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥85,154 (C$1,044) | C$1,223 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,000 (C$306) | C$119 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥79,386 (C$973) | C$1,405 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥44,846 (C$550) | C$895 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,423 (C$152) | C$80 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,020 (C$37) | C$38 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,031 (C$601) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,154 (C$186) | C$137 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥788 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,176 (C$51) | C$19 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,046 (C$62) | C$62 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥2,500 (C$31) | C$44 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (C$98) | C$120 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 (C$147) | C$126 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,619,000 (C$32,106) | C$24,308 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥129 (C$1.58) | C$1.17 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,454 (C$128) | C$88 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,254 (C$40) | C$36 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (C$15) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,000 (C$61) | C$130 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (C$4.90) | C$5.13 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (C$2.45) | C$3.31 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (C$3.68) | C$2.94 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,000 (C$25) | C$25 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (C$61) | C$49 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (C$49) | C$25 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,000 (C$123) | C$145 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (C$123) | C$90 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (C$12) | C$13 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥800 (C$10) | C$7 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥45,000 (C$552) | C$697 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (C$0.49) | C$0.37 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,000 (C$159) | C$55 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (C$4.90) | C$12 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 822 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,095 (¥497,214) in Sagamihara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,100 in Montreal.
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