- Cost of Living
- China
- Japan
- Zhuhai
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zhuhai, China compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhuhai (China) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元41 (¥674) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (¥413) | ¥1,200 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元27 (¥450) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (¥218) | ¥168 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (¥263) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (¥190) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (¥935) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (¥229) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (¥126) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.53 (¥74) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (¥1,421) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (¥141) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (¥99) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Zhuhai (China) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,043 (¥66,415) | ¥82,500 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,615 (¥42,961) | ¥85,000 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元525 (¥8,625) | ¥15,000 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,125 (¥51,337) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,649 (¥27,088) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元800 (¥13,142) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元140 (¥2,296) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,488 (¥40,872) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (¥8,214) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (¥575) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (¥407) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zhuhai (China) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元442 (¥7,254) | ¥7,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元195 (¥3,205) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (¥9,849) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元499 (¥8,197) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥3,004,985) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (¥129) | ¥158 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元117 (¥1,917) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (¥514) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Zhuhai (China) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元150 (¥2,464) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元80 (¥1,314) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元10 (¥164) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (¥534) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (¥542) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (¥147) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (¥172) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (¥657) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhuhai (China) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (¥2,029) | ¥5,000 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (¥1,610) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元50 (¥821) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元467 (¥7,665) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 (¥739) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元26 (¥427) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (¥253) | ¥550 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,150 (¥18,892) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元3.50 (¥57) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元780 (¥12,814) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (¥205) | - | - | |
| 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 42 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
¥264,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥230,161
(元14,011)
in Zhuhai.
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