- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Hiroshima
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hiroshima, Japan vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hiroshima (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,946 (119元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥843 (51元) | 10元 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥977 (60元) | 10元 | + 496% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥311 (19元) | 12元 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥272 (17元) | 8元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 9元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 20元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 11元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (12元) | 6.00元 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (61元) | 30元 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥218 (13元) | 5.00元 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥411 (25元) | 20元 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Hiroshima (Japan) is 254% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥172,162 (10,498元) | 3,000元 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥87,856 (5,357元) | 1,500元 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥10,609 (647元) | 400元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥175,758 (10,718元) | 2,000元 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥72,076 (4,395元) | 1,000元 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,803 (354元) | 300元 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥7,837 (478元) | 100元 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥200,000 (12,196元) | 4,000元 | + 205% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥50,000 (3,049元) | 600元 | + 408% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,125 (69元) | 30元 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hiroshima (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,000 (366元) | 300元 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥6,000 (366元) | 500元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,750 (473元) | 500元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,500 (457元) | 500元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Hiroshima (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,500,000 (213,428元) | 300,000元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥186 (11元) | 6.00元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥7,352 (448元) | 150元 | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,394 (207元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hiroshima (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,650 (101元) | 10元 | + 906% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (122元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥250 (15元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥150 (9元) | 12元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥500 (30元) | 5.00元 | + 510% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,290 (79元) | 25元 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Hiroshima (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,267 (199元) | 80元 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,868 (236元) | 50元 | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (366元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,333 (386元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (49元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (27元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (35元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,500 (640元) | 175元 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (27元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
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 less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hiroshima (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,839元
(¥259,738)
in Hiroshima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,900元
in Zhenjiang.
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