Cost of living
Himeji compared to Amagasaki
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Overview comparison
HimejiAmagasaki
Consumer prices in Himeji are roughly 42% higher than in Amagasaki.
Cost of living
| Item | Himeji | Amagasaki |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,446 | 1,298 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,463 | 3,298 |
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| Without rent one person | 714 | 681 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,715 | 1,544 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 528.83 | 447.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,709.74 | 859.01 |
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| Food person | 407 | 421 |
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| Food family | 966 | 880 |
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| Transport person | 179.05 | 128.32 |
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| Transport family | 414.76 | 299.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.42 years | 75.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Himeji | Amagasaki |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.62 | 6.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.1 | 31.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.64 | 4.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.37 | 4 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.73 | 2.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Himeji | Amagasaki |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 585.94 | 474.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 374.58 | 430.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,626 | 962.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,412.1 | 815.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.96 | 89.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.14 | 149.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.89 | 33.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Himeji | Amagasaki |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.78 | 2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,550 | 3,326 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,086 | 3,100 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.68 | 1.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.15% | 47.16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.63 | 31.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Himeji | Amagasaki |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 | 1.42 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.31 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.83 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.59 | 12.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.54 | 7.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.97 | 18.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Himeji | Amagasaki |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.86 | 62.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.01 | 12.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.99 | 32.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.1 | 19.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.87 | 44.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.55 | 53.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 589.35 | 131.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,575 | 5,971 |
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