Cost of living in Sendai, Japan vs Shanghai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sendai (Japan) is about the same as in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥838 (51元) | 78元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥614 (37元) | 36元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (27元) | 21元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (13元) | 17元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥271 (16元) | 19元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥417 (25元) | 12元 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,333 (81元) | 64元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥463 (28元) | 17元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥263 (16元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (18元) | 5.67元 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,278 (77元) | 152元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥196 (12元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥102 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Sendai (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥130,085 (7,863元) | 19,190元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥97,683 (5,905元) | 11,586元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,396 (991元) | 369元 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥78,662 (4,755元) | 10,220元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥40,000 (2,418元) | 6,412元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (363元) | 216元 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (242元) | 113元 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥27,500 (1,662元) | 2,437元 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥30,000 (1,813元) | 553元 | + 228% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (45元) | 47元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥800 (48元) | 40元 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sendai (Japan) is 41% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,760 (167元) | 617元 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,500 (212元) | 241元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,700 (405元) | 773元 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (544元) | 1,123元 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Sendai (Japan) is 86% 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 | ¥147 (9元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,947 (662元) | 233元 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sendai (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,400 (85元) | 24元 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (604元) | 874元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,500 (91元) | 63元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (30元) | 49元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥700 (42元) | 41元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (12元) | 10元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (12元) | 19元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (161元) | 125元 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Sendai (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,356 (263元) | 252元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,338 (202元) | 115元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (242元) | 1,584元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,506 (393元) | 606元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥912 (55元) | 98元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥695 (42元) | 42元 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥12,000 (725元) | 3,359元 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.46元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (604元) | 612元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥572 (35元) | 22元 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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 05, 2021.
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