Cost of living
Iwaki compared to Rikuzen
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Overview comparison
IwakiRikuzen
Consumer prices in Rikuzen are roughly 52% higher than in Iwaki.
Cost of living
| Item | Iwaki | Rikuzen |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,279 | 1,599 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,844 | 4,485 |
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| Without rent one person | 567 | 958 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,872 | 2,123 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 430.21 | 819.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,002.95 | 2,037.79 |
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| Food person | 396 | 407 |
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| Food family | 846 | 1,042 |
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| Transport person | 136.89 | 229.05 |
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| Transport family | 346.61 | 929.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.3 years | 83.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Iwaki | Rikuzen |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.64 | 5.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.92 | 36.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.16 | 5.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.2 | 3.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.27 | 3.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.32 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Iwaki | Rikuzen |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.03 | 975.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 413.35 | 502.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,112.15 | 2,560.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 780.83 | 1,163.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.91 | 99.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.74 | 170.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.9 | 37.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Iwaki | Rikuzen |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.01 | 2.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,219 | 10,864 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,694 | 6,089 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 | 1.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.08% | 68.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.71 | 28.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Iwaki | Rikuzen |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.49 | 1.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.33 | 1.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.26 | 16.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.38 | 6.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.96 | 19.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.35 | 2.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Iwaki | Rikuzen |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.57 | 71.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.91 | 11.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.88 | 24.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.93 | 22.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.13 | 47.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.61 | 66.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 141.32 | 478.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,686 | 16,563 |
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