- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Zhuhai
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zhuhai, China compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhuhai (China) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元40 (¥696) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (¥455) | ¥1,200 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元27 (¥473) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (¥229) | ¥168 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (¥276) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (¥199) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (¥982) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (¥241) | ¥600 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (¥132) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.17 (¥89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元95 (¥1,644) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (¥151) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (¥86) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Zhuhai (China) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,917 (¥67,553) | ¥82,500 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,500 (¥43,119) | ¥85,000 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元533 (¥9,199) | ¥15,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,800 (¥48,293) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,450 (¥25,009) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元800 (¥13,798) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元136 (¥2,343) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,488 (¥42,912) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (¥8,624) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (¥604) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (¥374) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Zhuhai (China) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元442 (¥7,616) | ¥7,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元195 (¥3,365) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (¥10,340) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元499 (¥8,607) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Zhuhai (China) is 3% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元182,922 (¥3,154,978) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (¥136) | ¥158 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元110 (¥1,889) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (¥537) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Zhuhai (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元150 (¥2,587) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元80 (¥1,380) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元10 (¥172) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (¥561) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (¥569) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (¥155) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (¥181) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (¥690) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhuhai (China) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (¥2,130) | ¥5,000 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (¥1,656) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元50 (¥862) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元543 (¥9,371) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (¥798) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (¥530) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元13 (¥224) | ¥550 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元3.50 (¥60) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元780 (¥13,453) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (¥215) | - | - | |
| 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 44 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zhuhai (China) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥263,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥233,085
(元13,514)
in Zhuhai.
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