Cost of living in Wuxi, China vs Kyoto, Japan
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 43% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (¥767) | ¥958 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (¥535) | ¥651 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (¥215) | ¥415 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (¥272) | ¥197 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (¥256) | ¥248 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (¥111) | ¥623 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (¥665) | ¥1,524 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (¥257) | ¥746 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (¥139) | ¥559 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9元 (¥152) | ¥286 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (¥1,802) | ¥1,715 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (¥139) | ¥312 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (¥160) | ¥317 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 34% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,152元 (¥85,511) | ¥151,429 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,017元 (¥50,077) | ¥104,887 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616元 (¥10,216) | ¥16,667 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,977元 (¥66,013) | ¥80,477 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,477元 (¥41,104) | ¥60,660 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,059元 (¥17,575) | ¥10,524 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (¥1,632) | ¥4,071 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,789元 (¥46,297) | ¥60,973 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,109元 (¥18,407) | ¥12,800 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (¥573) | ¥810 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (¥627) | ¥1,126 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 22% more expensive than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 801元 (¥13,293) | ¥9,500 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 402元 (¥6,670) | ¥5,286 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 694元 (¥11,512) | ¥7,614 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437元 (¥7,249) | ¥15,680 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 48% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,519元 (¥2,780,355) | ¥2,323,100 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (¥112) | ¥131 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224元 (¥3,718) | ¥11,994 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥2,436 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 13% more expensive than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50元 (¥822) | ¥1,167 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (¥1,392) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585元 (¥9,710) | ¥2,000 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (¥637) | ¥1,900 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53元 (¥876) | ¥744 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (¥754) | ¥620 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (¥150) | ¥106 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (¥194) | ¥277 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42元 (¥701) | ¥3,225 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 39% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141元 (¥2,343) | ¥3,902 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (¥1,574) | ¥3,230 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 852元 (¥14,145) | ¥9,197 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 354元 (¥5,872) | ¥7,160 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65元 (¥1,073) | ¥778 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (¥593) | ¥408 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (¥544) | ¥562 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,900元 (¥48,132) | ¥48,350 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (¥6) | ¥77 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 578元 (¥9,598) | ¥11,842 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (¥307) | ¥443 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥429,000 in Kyoto you would need to make just about ¥273,485 (16,478元) in Wuxi.
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