Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (¥1,459) | ¥867 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (¥979) | ¥667 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (¥436) | ¥350 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (¥122) | ¥136 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (¥418) | ¥240 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (¥400) | ¥400 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (¥537) | ¥656 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (¥378) | ¥700 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (¥264) | ¥250 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (¥471) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (¥1,395) | ¥1,500 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (¥231) | ¥240 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (¥220) | ¥146 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (¥239,226) | ¥126,011 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (¥177,474) | ¥75,942 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (¥19,665) | ¥20,058 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (¥149,537) | ¥80,000 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (¥117,573) | ¥60,000 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (¥13,103) | ¥15,000 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (¥3,820) | ¥6,370 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (¥29,271) | ¥130,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (¥17,495) | ¥15,000 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (¥977) | ¥900 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (¥2,285) | ¥2,000 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (¥8,316) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (¥4,894) | ¥4,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (¥10,624) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (¥10,841) | ¥12,000 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (¥2,256,864) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (¥114) | ¥146 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (¥13,236) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (¥1,752) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (¥596) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (¥1,986) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (¥5,926) | ¥950 | + 524% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (¥568) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (¥357) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (¥439) | ¥350 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (¥211) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (¥249) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (¥2,964) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (¥4,232) | ¥7,000 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (¥3,249) | ¥2,800 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (¥18,715) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (¥6,419) | ¥1,800 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (¥1,295) | ¥500 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (¥364) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (¥823) | ¥600 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (¥52,395) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (¥20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (¥5,912) | ¥9,800 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (¥2,769) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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