- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Chongqing
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (¥790) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (¥431) | ¥1,200 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (¥313) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (¥207) | ¥168 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (¥255) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (¥142) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (¥521) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (¥232) | ¥600 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.67 (¥93) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.88 (¥96) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元136 (¥2,239) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (¥137) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (¥181) | - | - | |
| 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 | 元3,911 (¥64,231) | ¥82,500 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,767 (¥45,433) | ¥85,000 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元398 (¥6,541) | ¥15,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,360 (¥38,755) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (¥20,051) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (¥5,397) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 (¥1,798) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,500 (¥41,054) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元587 (¥9,634) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元62 (¥1,010) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (¥518) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 15% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元746 (¥12,251) | ¥7,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元355 (¥5,824) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元537 (¥8,813) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元290 (¥4,762) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元193,600 (¥3,179,234) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (¥107) | ¥158 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (¥1,605) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元25 (¥416) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (¥858) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (¥329) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元235 (¥3,859) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (¥131) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (¥493) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (¥98) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (¥156) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (¥1,100) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (¥2,241) | ¥5,000 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 (¥1,314) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元615 (¥10,099) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元280 (¥4,598) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (¥669) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (¥521) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (¥352) | ¥550 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元2,588 (¥42,499) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (¥4) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (¥6,158) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (¥333) | ¥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 September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.422
JPY
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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
¥224,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥197,249
(元12,011)
in Chongqing.
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