Cost of living in Yingkou, China vs Kyoto, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yingkou (China) is 47% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (¥819) | ¥958 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26元 (¥442) | ¥651 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥415 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (¥254) | ¥197 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7元 (¥119) | ¥248 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.94元 (¥99) | ¥623 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,524 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9元 (¥145) | ¥746 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6.00元 (¥100) | ¥559 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00元 (¥50) | ¥286 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (¥1,506) | ¥1,715 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (¥134) | ¥312 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (¥167) | ¥317 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Yingkou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥151,429 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥104,887 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230元 (¥3,849) | ¥16,667 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥80,477 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥60,660 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥10,524 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40元 (¥669) | ¥4,071 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000元 (¥66,938) | ¥60,973 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (¥10,041) | ¥12,800 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (¥469) | ¥810 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (¥502) | ¥1,126 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Yingkou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500元 (¥8,367) | ¥9,500 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (¥4,184) | ¥5,286 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 706元 (¥11,822) | ¥7,614 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700元 (¥11,714) | ¥15,680 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Yingkou (China) is 66% 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 | 7元 (¥114) | ¥131 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (¥1,004) | ¥11,994 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥2,436 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Yingkou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,167 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥2,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,900 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥744 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48元 (¥803) | ¥620 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6元 (¥108) | ¥106 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (¥120) | ¥277 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25元 (¥418) | ¥3,225 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Yingkou (China) is 42% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (¥1,339) | ¥3,902 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55元 (¥926) | ¥3,230 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,197 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180元 (¥3,012) | ¥7,160 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35元 (¥586) | ¥778 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12元 (¥201) | ¥408 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18元 (¥301) | ¥562 | - 46% | |
| 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 | 350元 (¥5,857) | ¥11,842 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (¥335) | ¥443 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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