- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Akita
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akita, Japan compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akita (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,200 (74元) | 10元 | + 642% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥168 (10元) | 12元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 8元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 20元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 (37元) | 12元 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6.00元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 30元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 5.00元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 20元 | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Akita (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,500 (5,100元) | 3,000元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥85,000 (5,254元) | 1,500元 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (927元) | 400元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,000元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,000元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 300元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 4,000元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 600元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Akita (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (433元) | 300元 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 500元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 500元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 500元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Akita (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 300,000元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Akita (Japan) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 10元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 5.00元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Akita (Japan) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (309元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (34元) | - | - | |
| 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 | ¥463 (29元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
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 May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06182
CNY
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Akita (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 9,706元
(¥157,011)
in Akita
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,100元
in Zhenjiang.
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