- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Zhuhai
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zhuhai, China compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhuhai (China) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元40 (¥682) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (¥445) | ¥1,200 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元27 (¥463) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (¥225) | ¥168 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (¥270) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (¥195) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (¥961) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (¥236) | ¥600 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (¥130) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.17 (¥87) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元95 (¥1,611) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (¥139) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (¥106) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥66,168) | ¥82,500 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,500 (¥42,235) | ¥85,000 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元533 (¥9,010) | ¥15,000 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,800 (¥47,303) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,450 (¥24,496) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元800 (¥13,515) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元136 (¥2,295) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,488 (¥42,032) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (¥8,447) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (¥591) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (¥366) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zhuhai (China) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元442 (¥7,460) | ¥7,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元195 (¥3,296) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (¥10,128) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元499 (¥8,430) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Zhuhai (China) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元182,922 (¥3,090,286) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (¥133) | ¥158 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元110 (¥1,850) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (¥526) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Zhuhai (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元150 (¥2,534) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元80 (¥1,352) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元10 (¥169) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (¥549) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (¥558) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (¥151) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (¥177) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (¥676) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhuhai (China) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (¥2,087) | ¥5,000 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (¥1,622) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元50 (¥845) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元543 (¥9,179) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (¥781) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (¥519) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元13 (¥220) | ¥550 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元3.50 (¥59) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元780 (¥13,177) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (¥211) | ¥463 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.894
JPY
/
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Cost of living in Zhuhai (China) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥251,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥219,502
(元12,993)
in Zhuhai.
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