Cost of living
Takamatsu compared to Saitama Prefecture
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Overview comparison
TakamatsuSaitama Prefecture
Consumer prices in Takamatsu are roughly 25% higher than in Saitama Prefecture.
Cost of living
| Item | Takamatsu | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Total with rent one person | 986 | 1,014 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,811 | 2,499 |
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| Without rent one person | 596 | 671 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,854 | 2,202 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 366.81 | 297.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 717.74 | 1,134.8 |
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| Food person | 486 | 344 |
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| Food family | 1,324 | 782 |
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| Transport person | 137.22 | 228.67 |
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| Transport family | 364.73 | 511.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.15 years | 73.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Takamatsu | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.43 | 6.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.99 | 29.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.5 | 5.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 2.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Takamatsu | Saitama Prefecture |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.34 | 373.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.32 | 212.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 502.64 | 1,063.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 288.53 | 660.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 186.66 | 108.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 282.9 | 124.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.9 | 39.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Takamatsu | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.33 | 1.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,737 | 5,051 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,774 | 3,817 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 | 5.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.67% | 70.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 32.22 | 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 | Takamatsu | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.02 | 1.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.91 | 2.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.31 | 11.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.79 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.87 | 13.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Takamatsu | Saitama Prefecture |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 86.83 | 58.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.3 | 14.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.8 | 27.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.64 | 22.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.57 | 23.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.32 | 51.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 377.97 | 239.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,012 | 10,951 |
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