Cost of living
Iwanuma compared to Fukushima
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Overview comparison
IwanumaFukushima
Consumer prices in Fukushima are roughly 5% higher than in Iwanuma.
Cost of living
| Item | Iwanuma | Fukushima |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,021 | 1,144 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,579 | 2,951 |
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| Without rent one person | 716 | 657 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,770 | 1,467 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 551.54 | 556.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,083.41 | 1,004.75 |
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| Food person | 312 | 340 |
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| Food family | 977 | 1,175 |
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| Transport person | 116.23 | 131 |
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| Transport family | 355.96 | 376.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.77 years | 79.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Iwanuma | Fukushima |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.56 | 7.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.81 | 28.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.08 | 4.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.92 | 3.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.79 | 2.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Iwanuma | Fukushima |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 375.23 | 461.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 346.14 | 356.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,019.69 | 1,089.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 634.46 | 811.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.08 | 89.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.91 | 129.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.33 | 34.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Iwanuma | Fukushima |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.58 | 1.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,683 | 3,732 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,907 | 3,007 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 | 1.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.76% | 40.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 32.1 | 29.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Iwanuma | Fukushima |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.6 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 2.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.51 | 12.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.11 | 6.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.8 | 15.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.98 | 2.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Iwanuma | Fukushima |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.82 | 56.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.52 | 14.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.25 | 32.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.3 | 19.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.1 | 42.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.45 | 45.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 136.7 | 160.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,537 | 7,139 |
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