Cost of living
Saitama Prefecture compared to Kamikawa Province
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Overview comparison
Saitama PrefectureKamikawa Province
Consumer prices in Kamikawa Province are roughly 17% higher than in Saitama Prefecture.
Cost of living
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Kamikawa Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,014 | 848 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,499 | 3,086 |
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| Without rent one person | 671 | 538 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,202 | 2,262 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 297.18 | 336.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,134.8 | 934.5 |
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| Food person | 344 | 343 |
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| Food family | 782 | 947 |
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| Transport person | 228.67 | 248.49 |
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| Transport family | 511.67 | 653.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.85 years | 75.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Kamikawa Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.12 | 5.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.5 | 28.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.25 | 5.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.52 | 2.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Kamikawa Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 373.25 | 329.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.8 | 176.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,063.32 | 1,208.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 660.8 | 855.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.4 | 103.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.97 | 130.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.42 | 38.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Kamikawa Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.76 | 2.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,051 | 6,773 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,817 | 4,079 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.45 | 4.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.39% | 63.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.94 | 27.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Kamikawa Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.89 | 1.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.41 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 12.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 4.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.58 | 16.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Kamikawa Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.8 | 54.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.45 | 15.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.67 | 27.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.95 | 19.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.87 | 25.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.75 | 49.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 239.39 | 265.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,951 | 14,382 |
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