- Cost of Living
- China
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- Chongqing
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (¥789) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26元 (¥431) | ¥1,200 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (¥313) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (¥207) | ¥168 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (¥255) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (¥142) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32元 (¥520) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (¥231) | ¥600 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.67元 (¥93) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.88元 (¥96) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (¥2,236) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (¥137) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (¥180) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,911元 (¥64,153) | ¥82,500 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,767元 (¥45,378) | ¥85,000 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 398元 (¥6,533) | ¥15,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,360元 (¥38,708) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,221元 (¥20,027) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 329元 (¥5,391) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 110元 (¥1,796) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,500元 (¥41,004) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 587元 (¥9,622) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62元 (¥1,009) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32元 (¥518) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 15% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 746元 (¥12,236) | ¥7,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 355元 (¥5,817) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 537元 (¥8,802) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290元 (¥4,757) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 169,850元 (¥2,785,837) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (¥107) | ¥158 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (¥1,603) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (¥416) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52元 (¥857) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (¥329) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235元 (¥3,854) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8元 (¥131) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30元 (¥492) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99元 (¥98) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (¥156) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67元 (¥1,099) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136元 (¥2,238) | ¥5,000 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (¥1,312) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 615元 (¥10,087) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 280元 (¥4,592) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 (¥668) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (¥520) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21元 (¥351) | ¥550 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,588元 (¥42,448) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (¥4) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 375元 (¥6,151) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (¥332) | ¥463 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥273,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥239,425
(14,598元)
in Chongqing.
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