Cost of living
Shimane compared to Nakai
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Overview comparison
ShimaneNakai
Consumer prices in Shimane are roughly 5% higher than in Nakai.
Cost of living
| Item | Shimane | Nakai |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,123 | 1,141 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,884 | 2,593 |
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| Without rent one person | 549 | 541 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,729 | 1,627 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 567.75 | 546.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,168.41 | 839.48 |
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| Food person | 408 | 313 |
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| Food family | 1,026 | 843 |
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| Transport person | 132.31 | 130.14 |
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| Transport family | 304.9 | 385.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.41 years | 77.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shimane | Nakai |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.72 | 6.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.54 | 38.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.84 | 4.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.92 | 4.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.04 | 2.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.91 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shimane | Nakai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 443.6 | 452.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 394.74 | 458.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,112.61 | 850.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 611.15 | 765.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.85 | 100.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.75 | 122.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.13 | 31.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shimane | Nakai |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.87 | 1.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,157 | 3,270 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,367 | 2,426 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 1.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.17% | 48.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.27 | 30.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shimane | Nakai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.69 | 2.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.76 | 9.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 6.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.62 | 16.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Shimane | Nakai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.93 | 59.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.45 | 11.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.62 | 24.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.38 | 16.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.42 | 45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.07 | 56.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 122.11 | 138.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,144 | 6,437 |
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