- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Tai'an
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (¥418) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32元 (¥530) | ¥1,200 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8元 (¥125) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (¥208) | ¥168 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7元 (¥111) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (¥111) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35元 (¥576) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (¥118) | ¥600 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (¥119) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.70元 (¥77) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 (¥1,195) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14元 (¥235) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (¥121) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,461元 (¥24,065) | ¥82,500 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,200元 (¥19,769) | ¥85,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471元 (¥7,761) | ¥15,000 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500元 (¥24,712) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700元 (¥11,532) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200元 (¥3,295) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 51元 (¥833) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,285元 (¥37,651) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 657元 (¥10,818) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (¥718) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (¥412) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 316元 (¥5,209) | ¥7,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 234元 (¥3,849) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 423元 (¥6,965) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (¥6,680) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,728元 (¥4,130,613) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (¥116) | ¥158 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85元 (¥1,404) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (¥547) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (¥198) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 400元 (¥6,590) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21元 (¥342) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (¥618) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26元 (¥424) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (¥188) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (¥212) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (¥247) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62元 (¥1,015) | ¥5,000 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43元 (¥706) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000元 (¥16,474) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 (¥6,590) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (¥824) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (¥530) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (¥329) | ¥550 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000元 (¥65,898) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32元 (¥5) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 486元 (¥8,011) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (¥294) | ¥463 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥261,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥214,356
(13,011元)
in Tai'an.
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