Cost of living in Niigata, Japan vs Shanghai, China
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niigata (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (73元) | 78元 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (40元) | 36元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 21元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (11元) | 17元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥199 (12元) | 19元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 12元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 64元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (24元) | 17元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (43元) | 7元 | + 532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (19元) | 5.67元 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (152元) | 152元 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (12元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (9元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 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 (12,156元) | 19,190元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 11,586元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (3,039元) | 369元 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥50,000 (3,039元) | 10,220元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 6,412元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 216元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (304元) | 113元 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥100,000 (6,078元) | 2,437元 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 40元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (486元) | 617元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (608元) | 241元 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (486元) | 773元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (1,216元) | 1,123元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 191,648元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 233元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (170元) | 24元 | + 598% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 874元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 63元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (27元) | 49元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (10元) | 41元 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (6元) | 10元 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (18元) | 19元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (292元) | 125元 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (243元) | 252元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (219元) | 115元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (972元) | 1,584元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (365元) | 606元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (49元) | 98元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (27元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (30元) | 42元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,359元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (1.82元) | 0.46元 | + 296% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (425元) | 612元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (27元) | 22元 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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