Cost of living in Niigata, Japan vs Shanghai, China
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niigata (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (76元) | 83元 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (41元) | 37元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 20元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (11元) | 18元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (13元) | 18元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 64元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (25元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (44元) | 7元 | + 555% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (19元) | 5.14元 | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (158元) | 139元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (13元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Niigata (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (12,607元) | 20,007元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 11,559元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (3,152元) | 402元 | + 685% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥50,000 (3,152元) | 11,032元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 5,677元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 245元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (315元) | 92元 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥100,000 (6,303元) | 2,418元 | + 161% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 42元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is 57% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (504元) | 617元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (630元) | 252元 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (504元) | 736元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (1,261元) | 975元 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 175,109元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 229元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (176元) | 24元 | + 624% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 902元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (28元) | 49元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (10元) | 38元 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (6元) | 9元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (19元) | 19元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (303元) | 129元 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is about the same as in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (252元) | 232元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (227元) | 117元 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (1,009元) | 1,412元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (378元) | 648元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (50元) | 93元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (28元) | 37元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (32元) | 46元 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,359元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (1.89元) | 0.46元 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (441元) | 612元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (28元) | 22元 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least 64,946元 (¥1,030,355) in Niigata to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 63,000元 in Shanghai.
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