Cost of living
Shonai compared to Boshu
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Overview comparison
ShonaiBoshu
Consumer prices in Boshu are roughly 34% higher than in Shonai.
Cost of living
| Item | Shonai | Boshu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,100 | 1,465 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,374 | 3,882 |
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| Without rent one person | 603 | 763 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,803 | 2,548 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 514.9 | 562.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,132.35 | 1,285.27 |
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| Food person | 349 | 414 |
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| Food family | 1,161 | 1,024 |
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| Transport person | 124.06 | 235.39 |
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| Transport family | 319.53 | 569.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.89 years | 70.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shonai | Boshu |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.4 | 5.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.46 | 29.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.55 | 4.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.03 | 3.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.46 | 2.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.87 | 1.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shonai | Boshu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 491.42 | 499.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 430.62 | 341.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 860.72 | 765.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 652.42 | 899.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.2 | 79.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 149.44 | 126.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.06 | 28.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shonai | Boshu |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.04 | 1.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,212 | 5,441 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,438 | 2,660 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 | 1.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 42.25% | 102.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.87 | 26.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shonai | Boshu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.97 | 2.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.01 | 1.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.31 | 11.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.75 | 8.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.39 | 13.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 2.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Shonai | Boshu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.43 | 52.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.35 | 7.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 27 | 58.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.2 | 22.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.34 | 51.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.82 | 58.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 132.27 | 336.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,080 | 13,905 |
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