- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Xiangfan
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiangfan, China compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiangfan (China) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ¥1,200 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (¥160) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (¥203) | ¥168 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (¥211) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥600 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元2.96 (¥50) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.79 (¥64) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 (¥1,352) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (¥135) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Xiangfan (China) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (¥33,788) | ¥82,500 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元200 (¥3,379) | ¥15,000 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (¥845) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Xiangfan (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,000 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Xiangfan (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥158 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Xiangfan (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (¥338) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Xiangfan (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (¥845) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元35 (¥591) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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:
16.894
JPY
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Xiangfan (China) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥239,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥214,416
(元12,692)
in Xiangfan.
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