Cost of living in Hefei, China vs Kyoto, Japan
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hefei (China) is 43% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (¥668) | ¥958 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (¥555) | ¥651 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (¥334) | ¥415 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (¥263) | ¥197 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8元 (¥128) | ¥248 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (¥134) | ¥623 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (¥640) | ¥1,524 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6元 (¥106) | ¥746 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11元 (¥69) | ¥559 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11元 (¥188) | ¥286 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150元 (¥2,503) | ¥1,715 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (¥108) | ¥312 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (¥178) | ¥317 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Hefei (China) is 58% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,625元 (¥43,805) | ¥151,429 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,233元 (¥37,269) | ¥104,887 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375元 (¥6,258) | ¥16,667 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500元 (¥41,719) | ¥80,477 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,400元 (¥40,050) | ¥60,660 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383元 (¥6,397) | ¥10,524 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85元 (¥1,418) | ¥4,071 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,700元 (¥28,369) | ¥60,973 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 967元 (¥16,131) | ¥12,800 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (¥584) | ¥810 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24元 (¥401) | ¥1,126 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hefei (China) is 20% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500元 (¥8,344) | ¥9,500 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (¥4,172) | ¥5,286 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (¥10,013) | ¥7,614 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400元 (¥6,675) | ¥15,680 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Hefei (China) is 47% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,323,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥131 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227元 (¥3,783) | ¥11,994 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥2,436 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hefei (China) is 37% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 (¥200) | ¥1,167 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥2,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25元 (¥417) | ¥1,900 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (¥584) | ¥744 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (¥467) | ¥620 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.52元 (¥75) | ¥106 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (¥200) | ¥277 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18元 (¥292) | ¥3,225 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Hefei (China) is 43% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103元 (¥1,710) | ¥3,902 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (¥1,335) | ¥3,230 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500元 (¥8,344) | ¥9,197 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250元 (¥4,172) | ¥7,160 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (¥834) | ¥778 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (¥501) | ¥408 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (¥334) | ¥562 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥48,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥77 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150元 (¥2,503) | ¥11,842 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (¥250) | ¥443 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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