Cost of living
Soka compared to Saitama Prefecture
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Overview comparison
SokaSaitama Prefecture
Consumer prices in Saitama Prefecture are roughly 21% higher than in Soka.
Cost of living
| Item | Soka | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,314 | 1,014 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,441 | 2,499 |
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| Without rent one person | 571 | 671 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,478 | 2,202 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 535.84 | 297.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,153.37 | 1,134.8 |
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| Food person | 363 | 344 |
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| Food family | 1,190 | 782 |
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| Transport person | 142.64 | 228.67 |
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| Transport family | 418.54 | 511.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.63 years | 73.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Soka | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.29 | 6.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.77 | 29.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.64 | 5.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.62 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 2.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.93 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Soka | Saitama Prefecture |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 385 | 373.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 431.57 | 212.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 975.08 | 1,063.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 768.95 | 660.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.45 | 108.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.68 | 124.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.49 | 39.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Soka | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.88 | 1.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,619 | 5,051 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,467 | 3,817 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.68 | 5.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.27% | 70.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.21 | 21.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Soka | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.69 | 1.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 2.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 11.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.62 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.14 | 13.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.25 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Soka | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.87 | 58.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.15 | 14.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.39 | 27.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.5 | 22.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.69 | 23.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.33 | 51.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 117.51 | 239.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,330 | 10,951 |
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