Cost of living in Japan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,041 (66元) | 45元 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥713 (45元) | 34元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥467 (29元) | 15元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (14元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥287 (18元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥484 (31元) | 8元 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,246 (78元) | 59元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥610 (38元) | 15元 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥381 (24元) | 6.00元 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (17元) | 5.17元 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,801 (113元) | 112元 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥223 (14元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥242 (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥197,391 (12,431元) | 9,398元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥112,128 (7,062元) | 4,943元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,296 (963元) | 431元 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥119,023 (7,496元) | 5,740元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,673 (5,836元) | 3,007元 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,742 (739元) | 285元 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,714 (234元) | 96元 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥37,069 (2,335元) | 2,464元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,892 (686元) | 561元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (47元) | 38元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,906 (120元) | 47元 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,528 (411元) | 481元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,644 (292元) | 250元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,956 (501元) | 647元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,013 (820元) | 620元 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 128% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (184,930元) | 134,340元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥143 (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,633 (607元) | 149元 | + 308% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,406 (89元) | 37元 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥929 (58元) | 45元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,740 (550元) | 347元 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥554 (35元) | 62元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥669 (42元) | 47元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥525 (33元) | 31元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (14元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥251 (16元) | 12元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,654 (167元) | 71元 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (229元) | 177元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,165 (199元) | 100元 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,347 (967元) | 1,029元 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,734 (424元) | 395元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥809 (51元) | 68元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥511 (32元) | 33元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥509 (32元) | 31元 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,454 (2,989元) | 3,256元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (1.66元) | 0.31元 | + 435% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,766 (552元) | 335元 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥477 (30元) | 22元 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 62% more expensive than in China
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