- Cost of Living
- Japan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,037 (64元) | 53元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥692 (43元) | 33元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (27元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥287 (18元) | 16元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (48元) | 8元 | + 487% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥927 (57元) | 63元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥688 (42元) | 13元 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥416 (26元) | 7元 | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥277 (17元) | 5.64元 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (95元) | 114元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (12元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (12元) | 12元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥228,794 (14,118元) | 9,740元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥126,664 (7,816元) | 4,478元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (1,306元) | 425元 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (7,019元) | 5,603元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (4,621元) | 3,523元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (778元) | 305元 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,094 (253元) | 88元 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (3,428元) | 2,242元 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (1,039元) | 678元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (43元) | 40元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,849 (114元) | 39元 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,923 (427元) | 554元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (260元) | 280元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,395 (518元) | 614元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (862元) | 672元 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 132% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (159,877元) | 145,359元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (9元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (695元) | 155元 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (79元) | 26元 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (63元) | 32元 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (224元) | 425元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥612 (38元) | 30元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (44元) | 37元 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (8元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (181元) | 59元 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,071 (251元) | 159元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,365 (208元) | 86元 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (875元) | 723元 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,768 (479元) | 375元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥964 (59元) | 60元 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥586 (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (3,029元) | 3,299元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (3.45元) | 1.08元 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,451 (645元) | 300元 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (29元) | 20元 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,040 prices entered by 878 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 68% more expensive than in China
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