- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Tai'an
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to 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 | 元25 (¥432) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (¥547) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (¥129) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (¥215) | ¥168 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (¥114) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (¥114) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (¥595) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (¥122) | ¥600 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (¥123) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (¥80) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (¥1,234) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (¥243) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (¥125) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 27% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (¥24,857) | ¥82,500 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (¥20,419) | ¥85,000 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (¥8,016) | ¥15,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (¥25,524) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (¥11,911) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (¥3,403) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (¥860) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (¥38,889) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (¥11,174) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (¥741) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (¥425) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (¥5,380) | ¥7,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (¥3,976) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (¥7,194) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (¥6,900) | - | - | |
| 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 | 元250,728 (¥4,266,434) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (¥119) | ¥158 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (¥1,451) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (¥287) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (¥565) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (¥204) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (¥6,806) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (¥354) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (¥638) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (¥437) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (¥195) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (¥219) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (¥255) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (¥1,048) | ¥5,000 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (¥729) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (¥17,016) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (¥6,806) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (¥851) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (¥547) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (¥339) | ¥550 | - 38% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元4,000 (¥68,065) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (¥5) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (¥8,274) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (¥304) | - | - | |
| 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 October 17, 2017.
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
¥272,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥223,609
(元13,141)
in Tai'an.
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