- Cost of Living
- Japan
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- Hiroshima
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hiroshima, Japan compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Hiroshima (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥2,234 (元131) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,106 (元65) | 元10 | + 547% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥977 (元57) | 元10 | + 472% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥363 (元21) | 元12 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥269 (元16) | 元8 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥185 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (元59) | 元30 | + 95% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥218 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥500 (元29) | 元20 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 229% | |||
Housing in Hiroshima (Japan) is 229% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥172,162 (元10,078) | 元3,000 | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥87,856 (元5,143) | 元1,500 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥10,609 (元621) | 元400 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥175,758 (元10,289) | 元2,000 | + 414% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥72,076 (元4,219) | 元1,000 | + 322% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥4,000 (元234) | 元300 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥7,837 (元459) | 元100 | + 359% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥200,000 (元11,708) | 元4,000 | + 193% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥50,000 (元2,927) | 元600 | + 388% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Hiroshima (Japan) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,000 (元351) | 元300 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥6,000 (元351) | 元500 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,500 (元439) | 元500 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,500 (元439) | 元500 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Hiroshima (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,500,000 (元204,885) | 元300,000 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥186 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,455 (元553) | 元150 | + 269% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Hiroshima (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,800 (元105) | 元10 | + 954% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥250 (元15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (元5.80) | 元12 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,500 (元88) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hiroshima (Japan) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,624 (元212) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,868 (元226) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (元351) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (元351) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥850 (元50) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (元23) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥700 (元41) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,500 (元615) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (元26) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hiroshima (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,075
(¥274,608)
in Hiroshima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,800
in Zhenjiang.
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