Cost of living in Paris, France vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 52% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,163) | ¥867 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,171) | ¥667 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥782) | ¥350 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (¥166) | ¥136 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.66 (¥602) | ¥240 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (¥356) | ¥400 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥801) | ¥656 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (¥389) | ¥700 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (¥222) | ¥250 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (¥252) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,114) | ¥1,500 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (¥300) | ¥240 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (¥180) | ¥146 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 86% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,841 (¥366,466) | ¥126,011 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,053 (¥264,833) | ¥75,942 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €257 (¥33,127) | ¥20,058 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,802 (¥232,441) | ¥80,000 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 (¥169,123) | ¥60,000 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (¥14,565) | ¥15,000 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,407) | ¥6,370 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (¥49,173) | ¥130,000 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥11,894) | ¥15,000 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,063) | ¥900 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,627) | ¥2,000 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (¥11,518) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (¥4,151) | ¥4,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (¥13,179) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (¥13,739) | ¥12,000 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 6% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,287 (¥3,519,967) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (¥187) | ¥146 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (¥9,683) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (¥1,906) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 16% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (¥688) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥987) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,262) | ¥950 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (¥531) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (¥604) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (¥544) | ¥350 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (¥288) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (¥284) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (¥3,760) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 11% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (¥6,043) | ¥7,000 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,794) | ¥2,800 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (¥16,390) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (¥9,109) | ¥1,800 | + 406% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,644) | ¥500 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (¥597) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥911) | ¥600 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (¥62,458) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (¥29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (¥7,824) | ¥9,800 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,307) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 667 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ¥571,540 (€4,431) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ¥399,000 in Takasaki.
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