- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Himeji
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Himeji, Japan compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Himeji (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (元59) | 元10 | + 485% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (元35) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (元19) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥200 (元12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (元15) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (元59) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (元13) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (元16) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (元28,391) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (元2,342) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (元673) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (元3,512) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (元1,756) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (元293) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (元211) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (元2,927) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (元1,463) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (元468) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (元176) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (元468) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (元322) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (元175,616) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (元9) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,155 (元653) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 (元176) | - | - | |
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 | ¥100 (元5.85) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (元12) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (元64) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (元293) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (元234) | - | - | |
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 | ¥5,000 (元293) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (元41) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (元29) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (元26) | - | - | |
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 | ¥405 (元24) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on July 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元96,090
(¥1,641,480)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元78,000
in Aksu.
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