Cost of living
Hokusei compared to Toyama Prefecture
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Overview comparison
HokuseiToyama Prefecture
Consumer prices in Toyama Prefecture are roughly 13% higher than in Hokusei.
Cost of living
| Item | Hokusei | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,289 | 1,196 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,309 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 630 | 673 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,993 | 1,909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 551.71 | 544.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,093.71 | 744.36 |
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| Food person | 385 | 351 |
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| Food family | 960 | 884 |
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| Transport person | 125.23 | 106.38 |
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| Transport family | 368.2 | 279.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.75 years | 79.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hokusei | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.15 | 5.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.11 | 29.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.11 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.02 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.14 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hokusei | Toyama Prefecture |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.99 | 405.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 344.7 | 340.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,053.09 | 514.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 860.47 | 629.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.73 | 100.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.56 | 153.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.94 | 42.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hokusei | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.52 | 1.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,238 | 3,626 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,013 | 2,071 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.3% | 63.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.35 | 28.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hokusei | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 0.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.24 | 2.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.02 | 7.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.22 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.95 | 16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 | 2.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Hokusei | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.19 | 50.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.46 | 11.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.86 | 28.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.25 | 20.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.79 | 34.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.34 | 58.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 147.07 | 149.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,075 | 13,602 |
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