Cost of living
Ryukyu compared to Shimokita
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Overview comparison
RyukyuShimokita
Consumer prices in Ryukyu are roughly 37% higher than in Shimokita.
Cost of living
| Item | Ryukyu | Shimokita |
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| Total with rent one person | 908 | 932 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,532 | 3,022 |
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| Without rent one person | 599 | 615 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,724 | 2,035 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 428.56 | 490.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 777.57 | 862.55 |
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| Food person | 421 | 406 |
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| Food family | 898 | 899 |
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| Transport person | 180.58 | 93.82 |
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| Transport family | 441.79 | 303.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.86 years | 68.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ryukyu | Shimokita |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.06 | 5.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.66 | 44.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.98 | 6.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.07 | 5.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 3 | 3.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ryukyu | Shimokita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 375.27 | 481.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.99 | 252.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 710.73 | 1,092.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 520.64 | 517.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.53 | 117.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.47 | 203.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.6 | 85.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ryukyu | Shimokita |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.67 | 2.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,962 | 2,697 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,965 | 1,753 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.35 | 1.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 75.1% | 51.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.75 | 21.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ryukyu | Shimokita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 1.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.02 | 3.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.81 | 7.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.67 | 3.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.35 | 18.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Ryukyu | Shimokita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 77.63 | 62.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.41 | 12.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.01 | 36.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.17 | 14.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.49 | 42.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.03 | 76.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 215.59 | 342.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,514 | 10,189 |
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