Cost of living
Akitakata compared to Choshu Province
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Overview comparison
AkitakataChoshu Province
Consumer prices in Choshu Province are roughly 18% higher than in Akitakata.
Cost of living
| Item | Akitakata | Choshu Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,266 | 991 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,766 | 2,843 |
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| Without rent one person | 576 | 608 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,585 | 1,888 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 428.93 | 531.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,084.5 | 922.31 |
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| Food person | 368 | 457 |
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| Food family | 1,017 | 1,060 |
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| Transport person | 136.71 | 186.04 |
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| Transport family | 338.85 | 644.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.84 years | 77.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Akitakata | Choshu Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.27 | 6.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.62 | 40.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.24 | 5.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.59 | 4.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.68 | 2.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Akitakata | Choshu Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.77 | 358.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 441.79 | 237.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 989.6 | 1,149.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 731.44 | 690.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.21 | 104.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 139.69 | 134 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.56 | 32.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Akitakata | Choshu Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.84 | 1.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,099 | 5,700 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,514 | 2,922 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.59 | 2.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.35% | 55.5% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.17 | 24.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Akitakata | Choshu Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 | 1.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.86 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.1 | 2.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.48 | 17.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 5.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.2 | 13.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 1.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Akitakata | Choshu Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.54 | 45.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.83 | 15.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.88 | 38.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.84 | 12.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.06 | 35.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.92 | 51.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 172.14 | 415.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,642 | 10,458 |
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