Cost of living
Shimane compared to Matsuyama
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Overview comparison
ShimaneMatsuyama
Consumer prices in Matsuyama are roughly 25% higher than in Shimane.
Cost of living
| Item | Shimane | Matsuyama |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,123 | 1,218 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,884 | 2,446 |
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| Without rent one person | 549 | 645 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,729 | 1,565 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 567.75 | 509.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,168.41 | 960.29 |
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| Food person | 408 | 452 |
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| Food family | 1,026 | 1,098 |
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| Transport person | 132.31 | 149.52 |
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| Transport family | 304.9 | 445.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.41 years | 78.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shimane | Matsuyama |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.72 | 7.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.54 | 38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.84 | 5.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.92 | 2.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.04 | 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 | Shimane | Matsuyama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 443.6 | 371.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 394.74 | 293.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,112.61 | 926.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 611.15 | 499.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.85 | 116.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.75 | 134.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.13 | 27.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shimane | Matsuyama |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.87 | 1.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,157 | 7,166 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,367 | 3,731 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.17% | 63.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.27 | 29.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shimane | Matsuyama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.69 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.76 | 14.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 5.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.62 | 13.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 2.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Shimane | Matsuyama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.93 | 68.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.45 | 11.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.62 | 23.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.38 | 10.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.42 | 42.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.07 | 50.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 122.11 | 333.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,144 | 9,591 |
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