- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- 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 | 元100 (¥1,622) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (¥440) | ¥1,200 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (¥326) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (¥256) | ¥168 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (¥274) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (¥131) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (¥516) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (¥270) | ¥600 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (¥100) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.47 (¥89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元146 (¥2,380) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (¥135) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (¥238) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,974 (¥80,978) | ¥82,500 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,804 (¥45,641) | ¥85,000 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元679 (¥11,053) | ¥15,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,717 (¥44,226) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (¥19,877) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (¥6,505) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元126 (¥2,047) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,220 (¥36,133) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元378 (¥6,147) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (¥838) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (¥514) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 19% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元964 (¥15,693) | ¥7,000 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元369 (¥6,002) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元738 (¥12,015) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元359 (¥5,846) | - | - | |
| 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 | 元205,319 (¥3,342,472) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (¥106) | ¥158 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (¥1,509) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (¥390) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (¥851) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (¥327) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元353 (¥5,750) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (¥130) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (¥488) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (¥98) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (¥154) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (¥1,091) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (¥2,221) | ¥5,000 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元72 (¥1,167) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元587 (¥9,555) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元349 (¥5,678) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (¥663) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (¥516) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (¥349) | ¥550 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,055 (¥17,175) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (¥4) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元444 (¥7,227) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (¥330) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥256,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥228,654
(元14,046)
in Chongqing.
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