Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Osaka | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,014 (50元) | 20元 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥709 (35元) | 32元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥424 (21元) | 12元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥189 (9元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (15元) | 7元 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (32元) | 3.00元 | + 970% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,271 (63元) | 10元 | + 526% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (29元) | 3.00元 | + 875% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (23元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥243 (12元) | 12元 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (94元) | 80元 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (9元) | 6.00元 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Osaka | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (9,471元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,328 (6,369元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (737元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (4,850元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (2,705元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (416元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,824 (188元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥62,051 (3,056元) | 1,600元 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (595元) | 800元 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (48元) | 30元 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (94元) | 50元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Osaka | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,052 (397元) | 60元 | + 561% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (203元) | 150元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,520 (469元) | 600元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,221 (750元) | 200元 | + 275% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Osaka | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,543,340 (125,246元) | 120,000元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥154 (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (557元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,223 (159元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Osaka | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,502 (74元) | 15元 | + 393% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (94元) | 15元 | + 526% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (210元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥608 (30元) | 30元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (31元) | 6元 | + 403% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (31元) | 14元 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥272 (13元) | 6.00元 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (11元) | 10元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (186元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Osaka | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (200元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,584 (176元) | 80元 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (472元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (446元) | 50元 | + 791% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (41元) | 80元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (26元) | 80元 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (25元) | 6.00元 | + 313% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥61,038 (3,006元) | 6,000元 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (2.82元) | 0.50元 | + 463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (426元) | 30元 | + 1319% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥466 (23元) | 10元 | + 129% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
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These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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