- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Sagamihara
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,250 (元76) | 元45 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥885 (元54) | 元45 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (元12) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥240 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (元73) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥900 (元55) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,200 (元73) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (元43) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥500 (元30) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (元12) | 元7 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥300 (元18) | 元4.17 | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,000 (元6,086) | 元1,500 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥90,000 (元5,477) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (元3,651) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (元2,434) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (元609) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,500 (元213) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (元3,043) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (元1,217) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥400 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥5,000 (元304) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,500 (元396) | 元500 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 112% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元99,994 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元7 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,000 (元548) | 元83 | + 563% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 元25 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元30 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元90 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元70 | - | |
| 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 | - | 元300 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元45 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元150 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元20 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 51% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,489
(¥106,630)
in Sagamihara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,300
in Zibo.
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