Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 124% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (57元) | 25元 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (43元) | 32元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (27元) | 8元 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (12元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (16元) | 7元 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (40元) | 7元 | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (53元) | 35元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (49元) | 7元 | + 584% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (23元) | 7元 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (20元) | 4.70元 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (82元) | 73元 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (13元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (16元) | 7元 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 530% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 530% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (20,260元) | 1,461元 | + 1287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (11,130元) | 1,200元 | + 828% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (1,331元) | 471元 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (9,836元) | 1,500元 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (5,561元) | 700元 | + 694% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (650元) | 200元 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (193元) | 51元 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (2,584元) | 2,285元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (585元) | 657元 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (37元) | 44元 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (129元) | 25元 | + 417% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (417元) | 316元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (298元) | 234元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (506元) | 423元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (794元) | 405元 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 102% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (158,586元) | 250,728元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (8元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (650元) | 85元 | + 663% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (226元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (65元) | 33元 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (81元) | 12元 | + 578% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (299元) | 400元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (38元) | 21元 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (36元) | 38元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (29元) | 26元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (11元) | 11元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (12元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (192元) | 15元 | + 1179% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (215元) | 62元 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (217元) | 43元 | + 406% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (1,244元) | 1,000元 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (387元) | 400元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (100元) | 50元 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (24元) | 32元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (32元) | 20元 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (2,647元) | 4,000元 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (2.41元) | 0.32元 | + 657% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (624元) | 486元 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (31元) | 18元 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 142% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
For example, you would need at least 9,665元 (¥159,397) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,000元 in Tai'an.
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