- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Himeji
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Himeji, Japan compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Himeji (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (元61) | 元10 | + 514% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (元37) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (元20) | - | - | |
| 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16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (元61) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (元14) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (元17) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (元29,800) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (元2,458) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (元707) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (元3,687) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (元1,843) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (元307) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (元221) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (元3,072) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (元1,536) | - | - | |
| 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492) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (元184) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (元492) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (元338) | - | - | |
| 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184,330) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (元10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (元614) | - | - | |
| 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184) | - | - | |
| 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6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (元12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (元68) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (元307) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (元246) | - | - | |
| 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307) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (元43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (元31) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (元28) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥14,800 (元909) | - | - | |
| 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25) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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 March 20, 2014.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元116,772
(¥1,900,479)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元91,000
in Aksu.
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