Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Japan instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Japan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.87
¥1,053
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.20
¥796
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.13
¥174
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.90
¥138
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Japan
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.58
¥243
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.69
¥1,026
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.53
¥847
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.87
¥286
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.14
¥482
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.55
¥391
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.34
¥206
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.07
¥317
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.14
¥328
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.37
¥210
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.98
¥150
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Japan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.79
¥734
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$77.51
¥11,880
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,322.73
¥3,114,967
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$26.34
¥4,037
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Japan
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$36.05
¥5,525
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$586.71
¥89,927
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$401.57
¥61,550
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$142.79
¥21,886
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Japan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$343.45
¥52,643
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$12,362.75
¥1,894,901
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Japan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$3.03
¥465
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.16
¥485
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.29
¥658
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$61.62
¥9,446
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.07
¥2,004
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Japan
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$43.55
¥6,675
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$32.13
¥4,924
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$59.61
¥9,137
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$90.53
¥13,877
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