Cost of living
Wakayama compared to Shimosa
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Overview comparison
WakayamaShimosa
Consumer prices in Wakayama are roughly 35% higher than in Shimosa.
Cost of living
| Item | Wakayama | Shimosa |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,595 | 1,324 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,610 | 2,996 |
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| Without rent one person | 883 | 658 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,502 | 1,936 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 742.38 | 610.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,694.61 | 1,036.16 |
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| Food person | 351 | 444 |
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| Food family | 1,290 | 960 |
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| Transport person | 331.06 | 208.19 |
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| Transport family | 788.09 | 553.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.29 years | 81.97 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wakayama | Shimosa |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.76 | 5.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.17 | 28.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.58 | 5.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.5 | 4.4 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.56 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 1.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wakayama | Shimosa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,091.98 | 582.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 558.23 | 317.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,849.62 | 648.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,399.35 | 965.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.79 | 91.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 195.42 | 111.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.45 | 27.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wakayama | Shimosa |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.9 | 2.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,645 | 4,697 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,042 | 3,266 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 | 1.77 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.73% | 111.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 33.26 | 22.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wakayama | Shimosa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.67 | 2.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.75 | 1.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.77 | 13.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 6.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.32 | 16.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 2.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Wakayama | Shimosa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.5 | 59.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.32 | 9.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.95 | 65.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.49 | 21.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.54 | 43.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.26 | 83.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 474.53 | 249.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,996 | 13,530 |
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