- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Hiroshima
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hiroshima, Japan compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hiroshima (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,946 (元121) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥843 (元52) | 元10 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥977 (元61) | 元10 | + 507% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥311 (元19) | 元12 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥272 (元17) | 元8 | + 111% | |
| 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 | ¥200 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (元62) | 元30 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥218 (元14) | 元5.00 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥411 (元26) | 元20 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in Hiroshima (Japan) is 260% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥172,162 (元10,690) | 元3,000 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥87,856 (元5,455) | 元1,500 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥10,609 (元659) | 元400 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥175,758 (元10,914) | 元2,000 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥72,076 (元4,476) | 元1,000 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,803 (元360) | 元300 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥7,837 (元487) | 元100 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥200,000 (元12,419) | 元4,000 | + 210% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥50,000 (元3,105) | 元600 | + 417% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,125 (元70) | 元30 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hiroshima (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,000 (元373) | 元300 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥6,000 (元373) | 元500 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,750 (元481) | 元500 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,500 (元466) | 元500 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Hiroshima (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,500,000 (元217,334) | 元300,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥186 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥7,352 (元457) | 元150 | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,394 (元211) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hiroshima (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,650 (元102) | 元10 | + 925% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (元124) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥250 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥150 (元9) | 元12 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥500 (元31) | 元5.00 | + 521% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,290 (元80) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hiroshima (Japan) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,267 (元203) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,868 (元240) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (元373) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,333 (元393) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (元50) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (元36) | - | - | |
| 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652) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (元27) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
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 less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hiroshima (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,067
(¥258,750)
in Hiroshima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,700
in Zhenjiang.
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