Cost of living
Saitama Prefecture compared to Tochigi
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Overview comparison
Saitama PrefectureTochigi
Consumer prices in Saitama Prefecture are roughly 18% higher than in Tochigi.
Cost of living
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Tochigi |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,014 | 1,280 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,499 | 2,925 |
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| Without rent one person | 671 | 556 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,202 | 1,771 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 297.18 | 515.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,134.8 | 794.33 |
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| Food person | 344 | 400 |
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| Food family | 782 | 1,221 |
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| Transport person | 228.67 | 147.2 |
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| Transport family | 511.67 | 362.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.85 years | 70.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Tochigi |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.12 | 6.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.5 | 37.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.25 | 4.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 3.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.52 | 2.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 1.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Tochigi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 373.25 | 518.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.8 | 308.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,063.32 | 897.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 660.8 | 797.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.4 | 86.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.97 | 144.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.42 | 36.12 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Tochigi |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.76 | 1.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,051 | 3,722 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,817 | 2,326 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.45 | 1.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.39% | 51.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.94 | 31.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Tochigi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.89 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.41 | 1.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 13.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 7.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.58 | 17.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Saitama Prefecture | Tochigi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.8 | 50.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.45 | 10.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.67 | 35.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.95 | 21.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.87 | 37.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.75 | 51.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 239.39 | 153.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,951 | 8,149 |
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