Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (¥1,786) | ¥867 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥943) | ¥667 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (¥474) | ¥350 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (¥92) | ¥136 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (¥376) | ¥240 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (¥422) | ¥400 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (¥714) | ¥656 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (¥332) | ¥700 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (¥139) | ¥250 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (¥267) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (¥1,153) | ¥1,500 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (¥199) | ¥240 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (¥227) | ¥146 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (¥349,044) | ¥126,011 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (¥225,713) | ¥75,942 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (¥17,616) | ¥20,058 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,414 (¥254,385) | ¥80,000 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,614 (¥170,141) | ¥60,000 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (¥11,408) | ¥15,000 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (¥7,474) | ¥6,370 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (¥33,883) | ¥130,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (¥13,148) | ¥15,000 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (¥1,151) | ¥900 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (¥2,528) | ¥2,000 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (¥5,466) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (¥4,112) | ¥4,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (¥9,644) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (¥12,604) | ¥12,000 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (¥2,472,274) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (¥91) | ¥146 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (¥7,677) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (¥1,674) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥727) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (¥1,742) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (¥11,070) | ¥950 | + 1065% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (¥831) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (¥366) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (¥643) | ¥350 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (¥394) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (¥162) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (¥2,490) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (¥4,535) | ¥7,000 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (¥3,026) | ¥2,800 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (¥29,390) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (¥9,792) | ¥1,800 | + 444% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (¥1,479) | ¥500 | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (¥519) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (¥877) | ¥600 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (¥41,399) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (¥62) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (¥5,718) | ¥9,800 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (¥991) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 568 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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