Cost of living in Japan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,145 (60元) | 43元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (38元) | 37元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (23元) | 17元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥282 (15元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (43元) | 9元 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (50元) | 48元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (51元) | 13元 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (22元) | 6元 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (92元) | 97元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥225 (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Japan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥194,768 (10,166元) | 13,898元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,641 (6,610元) | 8,379元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,178 (1,105元) | 462元 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (7,425元) | 6,525元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,836 (4,219元) | 4,376元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,643 (712元) | 516元 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,988 (208元) | 140元 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (3,107元) | 1,829元 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (930元) | 546元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (35元) | 50元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (141元) | 66元 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (414元) | 511元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (217元) | 288元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (390元) | 654元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (803元) | 844元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (134,471元) | 148,501元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,725 (873元) | 206元 | + 324% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (72元) | 28元 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (102元) | 27元 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,523 (184元) | 386元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (115元) | 30元 | + 282% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (34元) | 19元 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (21元) | 44元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (7元) | 21元 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (10元) | 16元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,583 (187元) | 82元 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (223元) | 260元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,593 (188元) | 122元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (1,078元) | 417元 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (326元) | 319元 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (54元) | 90元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (27元) | 19元 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (3,073元) | 2,968元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (2.16元) | 0.24元 | + 783% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (583元) | 410元 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 41% more expensive than in China
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