Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 80% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥997 (49元) | 24元 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (35元) | 33元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥557 (27元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥310 (15元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥624 (31元) | 8元 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 (49元) | 51元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥909 (45元) | 12元 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥554 (27元) | 4.69元 | + 480% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥293 (14元) | 5.93元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,204 (59元) | 161元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥223 (11元) | 9元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (10元) | 11元 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 184% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥343,375 (16,876元) | 4,487元 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥184,576 (9,072元) | 2,936元 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,075 (1,232元) | 497元 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥173,341 (8,520元) | 3,235元 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥95,215 (4,680元) | 1,790元 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥16,950 (833元) | 218元 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,368 (215元) | 101元 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥41,945 (2,062元) | 1,891元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,895 (486元) | 565元 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥972 (48元) | 50元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,210 (109元) | 42元 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,146 (302元) | 506元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,331 (262元) | 212元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,228 (454元) | 602元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,791 (678元) | 657元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,748,060 (135,064元) | 213,009元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥162 (8元) | 8元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,043 (494元) | 157元 | + 215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,017 (197元) | 27元 | + 635% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 (88元) | 25元 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (65元) | 24元 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 (209元) | 158元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 (37元) | 18元 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 (30元) | 40元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥584 (29元) | 37元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (9元) | 10元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥194 (10元) | 10元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,153 (204元) | 61元 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,513 (222元) | 156元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (177元) | 80元 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,996 (590元) | 306元 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,418 (315元) | 308元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,198 (59元) | 52元 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (23元) | 32元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥578 (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (2,517元) | 3,218元 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (2.57元) | 0.39元 | + 560% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,309 (458元) | 225元 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥589 (29元) | 21元 | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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