Cost of living
Chikuma compared to Toyama Prefecture
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Overview comparison
ChikumaToyama Prefecture
Consumer prices in Toyama Prefecture are roughly 12% higher than in Chikuma.
Cost of living
| Item | Chikuma | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,159 | 1,196 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,012 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 660 | 673 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,956 | 1,909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 499.95 | 544.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 808.26 | 744.36 |
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| Food person | 340 | 351 |
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| Food family | 844 | 884 |
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| Transport person | 119.89 | 106.38 |
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| Transport family | 337.54 | 279.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.3 years | 79.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chikuma | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.51 | 5.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.26 | 29.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.48 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.17 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chikuma | Toyama Prefecture |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 500.17 | 405.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 434.5 | 340.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,005.3 | 514.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 681.38 | 629.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.07 | 100.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 151.38 | 153.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.12 | 42.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chikuma | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.86 | 1.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,256 | 3,626 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,803 | 2,071 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.28% | 63.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 32.74 | 28.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chikuma | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.79 | 0.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 2.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.86 | 7.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.72 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.55 | 16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 | 2.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Chikuma | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.5 | 50.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.33 | 11.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.09 | 28.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.67 | 20.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.56 | 34.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.44 | 58.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.94 | 149.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,230 | 13,602 |
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