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#1 Parent jazz - 2004-09-07
Re: Japan cost-of-living

> money in korea is better. why Japan/china.

I fully agree with you.
korea is looking for young people + degree (have fun and save money at the same time). China; anything happily accepted - too little pay.

jz

#2 Parent daeguteacher - 2004-09-07
Re: Japan cost-of-living

money in korea is better. why Japan/china.

> Currency Converter - To Japanese Yen
> http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japantravelhelp/l/blyenconverter.htm
> Beer Japanese Brands, 355ml 230
> Heineken, 355ml 200

> Bread white, sliced, 6 pieces 150

> Butter 200g 230

> Cereals Kellogg's cornflakes, 180g 300
> Your favorite cereals such as Kellogg's "Special K", or
> "Weetabix" from U.K. are available at specialized stores
> only.

> Coca Cola
> 355ml (12 US Fl oz), at vending machines 120
> 355ml (12 US Fl oz), in convenience stores 115
> 12 US Fl oz cans of CocaCola "Classic" imported from the
> U.S. have been sighted in Tokyo going for 100 each.

> Chewing Gum 10 pieces 105

> Cigarettes king size, soft pack pack of 20 270
> king size, box, pack of 20 280

> Donuts old-fashion donut at "Mr. Donuts" 100

> Eggs Pack of 10 150

> Flour 1kg 190

> McDonald's
> Cheeseburger 126
> Hamburger 84
> BigMac 262
> French Fries, Large 304
> Source: McDonald's Japan (Japanese)

> Milk 1 liter 180

> Mineral Water Evian, 1.5 liter 260
> San Pellegrino, 750ml 320

> Oranges Sunkist "Navel 3107 " or "Valencia 3108",
> approx. 8cm in diameter, 215 grams in weight, bag of 6 500

> Orange Juice From concentrate, 1 litre 170

> Peanut Butter "Skippy", import from U.S.A., 340g 370

> Pizza Domino's, 25cm, Italian sausages, mushroom toppings 3,000

> Rice medium-to-high grade, 5kg 1,700

> Salt 1Kg 105

> Spagetti 450g 300

> Starbucks
> latte or cappuccino, short 290
> latte or cappuccino, tall 340
> latte or cappuccino, grande 390
> House Blend Coffee, per 100g 450
> Visit Starbucks Japan for a complete price list, store locations, and
> more.

> Steaks sirlon, from Kansas USA, per 100g 422

> Sugar 1kg 220

> Tea (English) Lipton "Yellow Label" tea bags, box of 50 580

> More information: http://www.pricechecktokyo.com

#3 Parent Kim Y. - 2004-09-07
Re: South Korea. Best Deal.

> Why is stuff so expensive in Jap?

Price comparison is roughly 20% more than Korea. Is it acceptable, since cost of living in Japan is higher.

Kim

#4 Parent Anonymous - 2004-09-06
South Korea. Best Deal.

Why is stuff so expensive in Jap?

Canadian sensei - 2004-09-06
Japan cost-of-living

Currency Converter - To Japanese Yen
http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japantravelhelp/l/blyenconverter.htm

Beer Japanese Brands, 355ml 230
Heineken, 355ml 200

Bread white, sliced, 6 pieces 150

Butter 200g 230

Cereals Kellogg's cornflakes, 180g 300
Your favorite cereals such as Kellogg's "Special K", or "Weetabix" from U.K. are available at specialized stores only.

Coca Cola
355ml (12 US Fl oz), at vending machines 120
355ml (12 US Fl oz), in convenience stores 115
12 US Fl oz cans of CocaCola "Classic" imported from the U.S. have been sighted in Tokyo going for 100 each.

Chewing Gum 10 pieces 105

Cigarettes king size, soft pack pack of 20 270
king size, box, pack of 20 280

Donuts old-fashion donut at "Mr. Donuts" 100

Eggs Pack of 10 150

Flour 1kg 190

McDonald's
Cheeseburger 126
Hamburger 84
BigMac 262
French Fries, Large 304
Source: McDonald's Japan (Japanese)

Milk 1 liter 180

Mineral Water Evian, 1.5 liter 260
San Pellegrino, 750ml 320

Oranges Sunkist "Navel 3107 " or "Valencia 3108", approx. 8cm in diameter, 215 grams in weight, bag of 6 500

Orange Juice From concentrate, 1 litre 170

Peanut Butter "Skippy", import from U.S.A., 340g 370

Pizza Domino's, 25cm, Italian sausages, mushroom toppings 3,000

Rice medium-to-high grade, 5kg 1,700

Salt 1Kg 105

Spagetti 450g 300

Starbucks
latte or cappuccino, short 290
latte or cappuccino, tall 340
latte or cappuccino, grande 390
House Blend Coffee, per 100g 450
Visit Starbucks Japan for a complete price list, store locations, and more.

Steaks sirlon, from Kansas USA, per 100g 422

Sugar 1kg 220

Tea (English) Lipton "Yellow Label" tea bags, box of 50 580

More information: http://www.pricechecktokyo.com

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