Cost of living
Fukushima compared to Matsuyama
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Overview comparison
FukushimaMatsuyama
Consumer prices in Matsuyama are roughly 20% higher than in Fukushima.
Cost of living
| Item | Fukushima | Matsuyama |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,144 | 1,218 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,951 | 2,446 |
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| Without rent one person | 657 | 645 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,467 | 1,565 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 556.45 | 509.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,004.75 | 960.29 |
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| Food person | 340 | 452 |
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| Food family | 1,175 | 1,098 |
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| Transport person | 131 | 149.52 |
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| Transport family | 376.48 | 445.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.87 years | 78.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Fukushima | Matsuyama |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.18 | 7.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.95 | 38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.47 | 5.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.36 | 2.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.74 | 2.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Fukushima | Matsuyama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 461.4 | 371.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 356.26 | 293.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,089.99 | 926.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 811.62 | 499.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.43 | 116.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.66 | 134.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.25 | 27.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Fukushima | Matsuyama |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.66 | 1.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,732 | 7,166 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,007 | 3,731 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.23% | 63.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 29.48 | 29.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Fukushima | Matsuyama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.84 | 1.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.64 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.83 | 14.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.5 | 5.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.89 | 13.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 2.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Fukushima | Matsuyama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.74 | 68.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.43 | 11.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.67 | 23.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.27 | 10.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.52 | 42.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.41 | 50.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 160.77 | 333.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,139 | 9,591 |
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