Cost of living
Akita compared to Kamikawa Province
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Overview comparison
AkitaKamikawa Province
Consumer prices in Kamikawa Province are roughly 35% higher than in Akita.
Cost of living
| Item | Akita | Kamikawa Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,232 | 848 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,957 | 3,086 |
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| Without rent one person | 567 | 538 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,883 | 2,262 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 574.81 | 336.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,124 | 934.5 |
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| Food person | 415 | 343 |
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| Food family | 983 | 947 |
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| Transport person | 126.78 | 248.49 |
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| Transport family | 350.83 | 653.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.99 years | 75.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Akita | Kamikawa Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.2 | 5.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.73 | 28.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.21 | 5.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.38 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.37 | 2.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.21 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Akita | Kamikawa Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 462.4 | 329.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 361.6 | 176.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,006.08 | 1,208.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 624.48 | 855.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.27 | 103.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 160.57 | 130.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.06 | 38.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Akita | Kamikawa Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.1 | 2.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,313 | 6,773 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,737 | 4,079 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 | 4.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41% | 63.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.92 | 27.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Akita | Kamikawa Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 12.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.66 | 4.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.09 | 16.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Akita | Kamikawa Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.29 | 54.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.75 | 15.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.1 | 27.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.19 | 19.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.62 | 25.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.94 | 49.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 161.04 | 265.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,734 | 14,382 |
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