Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 280 prices entered by 56 different people.
| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (¥1,552) | ¥867 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (¥863) | ¥667 | 29% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.11 (¥447) | ¥350 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.60 (¥65) | ¥136 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.63 (¥286) | ¥240 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.52 (¥383) | ¥400 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (¥681) | ¥656 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.97 (¥323) | ¥700 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.51 (¥164) | ¥250 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.82 (¥307) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (¥1,759) | ¥1,500 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.64 (¥179) | ¥240 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.84 (¥200) | ¥146 | 37% |
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,840 (¥200,229) | ¥126,011 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,310 (¥142,537) | ¥75,942 | 88% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $160 (¥17,421) | ¥20,058 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,317 (¥143,297) | ¥80,000 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $929 (¥101,108) | ¥60,000 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $119 (¥12,963) | ¥15,000 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $43 (¥4,634) | ¥6,370 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $328 (¥35,743) | ¥130,000 | 73% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $103 (¥11,227) | ¥15,000 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (¥1,157) | ¥900 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $24 (¥2,615) | ¥2,000 | 31% |
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (¥4,874) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $37 (¥4,008) | ¥4,000 | 0% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $91 (¥9,923) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $101 (¥11,026) | ¥12,000 | 8% |
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,291 (¥2,643,331) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.67 (¥73) | ¥146 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $87 (¥9,418) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 (¥1,590) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.06 (¥551) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $17 (¥1,840) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $103 (¥11,205) | ¥950 | 1079% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (¥682) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.11 (¥339) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $6 (¥697) | ¥350 | 99% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.34 (¥363) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.87 (¥203) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 (¥2,314) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $35 (¥3,853) | ¥7,000 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $22 (¥2,358) | ¥2,800 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $143 (¥15,555) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $63 (¥6,811) | ¥1,800 | 278% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $10 (¥1,135) | ¥500 | 127% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.65 (¥615) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.53 (¥602) | ¥600 | 0% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $460 (¥50,102) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.58 (¥63) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $39 (¥4,248) | ¥9,800 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (¥827) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least ¥388,882 ($3,574) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ¥356,000 in Takasaki.