Cost of living in Japan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (51元) | 36元 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥790 (39元) | 37元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (26元) | 13元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥225 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥319 (16元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (28元) | 11元 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,287 (64元) | 51元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥611 (30元) | 15元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (20元) | 7元 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥307 (15元) | 6元 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,236 (61元) | 89元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥177 (9元) | 12元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,978 (18,120元) | 15,701元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥174,960 (8,662元) | 7,613元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,112 (996元) | 474元 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥167,408 (8,288元) | 6,823元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,023 (5,200元) | 3,937元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,280 (657元) | 313元 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,420 (219元) | 101元 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥61,842 (3,062元) | 1,340元 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,283 (509元) | 542元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,221 (60元) | 35元 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,588 (128元) | 48元 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,396 (416元) | 415元 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,233 (259元) | 280元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,426 (467元) | 574元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,490 (618元) | 717元 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,004,620 (148,759元) | 152,522元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,534 (423元) | 245元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,575 (78元) | 41元 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (148元) | 45元 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (297元) | 111元 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (66元) | 47元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥948 (47元) | 44元 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (31元) | 32元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥248 (12元) | 9元 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (10元) | 12元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,086 (202元) | 79元 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Japan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,118 (253元) | 225元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,882 (192元) | 110元 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,078 (449元) | 481元 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,916 (392元) | 253元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,898 (94元) | 74元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥526 (26元) | 27元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥631 (31元) | 12元 | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥35,175 (1,742元) | 3,708元 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (2.58元) | 1.19元 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,541 (472元) | 411元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥578 (29元) | 25元 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 34% more expensive than in China
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