Cost of living
Iwate compared to Matsuyama
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Overview comparison
IwateMatsuyama
Consumer prices in Matsuyama are roughly 18% higher than in Iwate.
Cost of living
| Item | Iwate | Matsuyama |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,308 | 1,218 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,653 | 2,446 |
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| Without rent one person | 508 | 645 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,053 | 1,565 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 467.95 | 509.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 863.16 | 960.29 |
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| Food person | 364 | 452 |
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| Food family | 1,170 | 1,098 |
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| Transport person | 111.12 | 149.52 |
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| Transport family | 401.38 | 445.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.65 years | 78.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Iwate | Matsuyama |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.88 | 7.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.43 | 38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.6 | 5.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.91 | 2.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.15 | 2.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.91 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Iwate | Matsuyama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 421.9 | 371.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 355.15 | 293.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,005.15 | 926.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 625.01 | 499.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.44 | 116.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.26 | 134.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.3 | 27.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Iwate | Matsuyama |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.49 | 1.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,371 | 7,166 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,357 | 3,731 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.88% | 63.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.72 | 29.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Iwate | Matsuyama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.38 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.27 | 14.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 5.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 13.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.44 | 2.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Iwate | Matsuyama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.8 | 68.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.68 | 11.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.76 | 23.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.63 | 10.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.53 | 42.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.38 | 50.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 170.22 | 333.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,926 | 9,591 |
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