Cost of living
Fukuyama compared to Shimokita
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Overview comparison
FukuyamaShimokita
Consumer prices in Fukuyama are roughly 16% higher than in Shimokita.
Cost of living
| Item | Fukuyama | Shimokita |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,051 | 932 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,068 | 3,022 |
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| Without rent one person | 735 | 615 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,845 | 2,035 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 299.56 | 490.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 793.68 | 862.55 |
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| Food person | 352 | 406 |
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| Food family | 883 | 899 |
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| Transport person | 118.22 | 93.82 |
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| Transport family | 339.05 | 303.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.64 years | 68.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Fukuyama | Shimokita |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.37 | 5.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31 | 44.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5 | 6.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.2 | 5.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.75 | 3.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.88 | 1.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Fukuyama | Shimokita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 509.55 | 481.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.41 | 252.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,040.36 | 1,092.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 422.15 | 517.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.72 | 117.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 140.21 | 203.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.36 | 85.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Fukuyama | Shimokita |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.13 | 2.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,163 | 2,697 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,475 | 1,753 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.58 | 1.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.67% | 51.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 42.5 | 21.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Fukuyama | Shimokita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 1.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 3.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.28 | 7.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.53 | 3.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.62 | 18.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.34 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Fukuyama | Shimokita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.96 | 62.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.73 | 12.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.59 | 36.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.25 | 14.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.5 | 42.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.99 | 76.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 426.07 | 342.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,532 | 10,189 |
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