Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (¥1,639) | ¥867 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥946) | ¥667 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (¥594) | ¥350 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (¥96) | ¥136 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (¥387) | ¥240 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (¥417) | ¥400 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (¥511) | ¥656 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (¥324) | ¥700 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (¥185) | ¥250 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (¥657) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (¥1,684) | ¥1,500 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (¥283) | ¥240 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (¥295) | ¥146 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (¥208,269) | ¥126,011 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (¥152,826) | ¥75,942 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (¥16,057) | ¥20,058 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (¥160,036) | ¥80,000 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (¥85,995) | ¥60,000 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (¥11,231) | ¥15,000 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (¥3,672) | ¥6,370 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (¥20,201) | ¥130,000 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (¥9,924) | ¥15,000 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (¥1,146) | ¥900 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (¥2,195) | ¥2,000 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (¥3,645) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (¥4,732) | ¥4,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (¥7,977) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (¥10,299) | ¥12,000 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (¥2,390,953) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (¥72) | ¥146 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (¥9,584) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (¥1,716) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (¥1,003) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (¥2,010) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (¥6,896) | ¥950 | + 626% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥764) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (¥321) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (¥630) | ¥350 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (¥455) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (¥209) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (¥2,542) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (¥5,255) | ¥7,000 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (¥2,830) | ¥2,800 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (¥19,560) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (¥8,863) | ¥1,800 | + 392% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (¥1,393) | ¥500 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (¥579) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (¥690) | ¥600 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (¥33,071) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (¥11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (¥3,979) | ¥9,800 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,044) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥450,234 ($4,224) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ¥396,000 in Takasaki.
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