Cost of living
Miyagi compared to Toyama Prefecture
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Overview comparison
MiyagiToyama Prefecture
Consumer prices in Miyagi are roughly 44% higher than in Toyama Prefecture.
Cost of living
| Item | Miyagi | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,785 | 1,196 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,790 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 787 | 673 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,125 | 1,909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 698.23 | 544.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,680.59 | 744.36 |
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| Food person | 464 | 351 |
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| Food family | 1,119 | 884 |
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| Transport person | 268.73 | 106.38 |
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| Transport family | 854.79 | 279.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.21 years | 79.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Miyagi | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.78 | 5.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.87 | 29.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.87 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.76 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.25 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Miyagi | Toyama Prefecture |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,188.78 | 405.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 580.84 | 340.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,828.99 | 514.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,311.22 | 629.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.45 | 100.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 140.17 | 153.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.16 | 42.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Miyagi | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.96 | 1.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,772 | 3,626 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,510 | 2,071 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.73 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.97% | 63.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.62 | 28.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Miyagi | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.56 | 0.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.36 | 2.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.77 | 7.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 26.75 | 16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.7 | 2.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Miyagi | Toyama Prefecture |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.03 | 50.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.95 | 11.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.51 | 28.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.72 | 20.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.8 | 34.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.52 | 58.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 571.32 | 149.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,869 | 13,602 |
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