- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Hiroshima
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hiroshima, Japan compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hiroshima (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥2,234 (元136) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,106 (元67) | 元10 | + 573% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥977 (元59) | 元10 | + 495% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥363 (元22) | 元12 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥269 (元16) | 元8 | + 105% | |
| 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 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (元61) | 元30 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥218 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥500 (元30) | 元20 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Hiroshima (Japan) is 244% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥172,162 (元10,480) | 元3,000 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥87,856 (元5,348) | 元1,500 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥10,609 (元646) | 元400 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥172,706 (元10,513) | 元2,000 | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥72,076 (元4,387) | 元1,000 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥4,000 (元243) | 元300 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥7,837 (元477) | 元100 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥200,000 (元12,175) | 元4,000 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥50,000 (元3,044) | 元600 | + 407% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hiroshima (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,000 (元365) | 元300 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥6,000 (元365) | 元500 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,500 (元457) | 元500 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,500 (元457) | 元500 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Hiroshima (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,500,000 (元213,055) | 元300,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥186 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,455 (元576) | 元150 | + 284% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Hiroshima (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,800 (元110) | 元10 | + 996% | |
| 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6) | 元12 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,500 (元91) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hiroshima (Japan) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,624 (元221) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,868 (元235) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (元365) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (元365) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥850 (元52) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (元24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥700 (元43) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥16,000 (元974) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,500 (元639) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (元27) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hiroshima (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,109
(¥297,494)
in Hiroshima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,300
in Zhenjiang.
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