Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Takasaki, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 16% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (¥923) | ¥867 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (¥647) | ¥667 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (¥211) | ¥350 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (¥205) | ¥136 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (¥226) | ¥240 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (¥108) | ¥400 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (¥1,065) | ¥656 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (¥251) | ¥700 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (¥92) | ¥250 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (¥87) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (¥1,546) | ¥1,500 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (¥143) | ¥240 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (¥188) | ¥146 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (¥180,687) | ¥126,011 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (¥129,899) | ¥75,942 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (¥5,763) | ¥20,058 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (¥148,678) | ¥80,000 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (¥92,517) | ¥60,000 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (¥4,309) | ¥15,000 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (¥1,328) | ¥6,370 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (¥38,517) | ¥130,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (¥8,519) | ¥15,000 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (¥554) | ¥900 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (¥794) | ¥2,000 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (¥9,099) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (¥3,831) | ¥4,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (¥9,784) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (¥12,025) | ¥12,000 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (¥2,094,081) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (¥116) | ¥146 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (¥3,140) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (¥641) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 22% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (¥538) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (¥834) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (¥4,123) | ¥950 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (¥625) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (¥586) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (¥589) | ¥350 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (¥139) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (¥203) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (¥1,665) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (¥3,575) | ¥7,000 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (¥1,873) | ¥2,800 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (¥21,543) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (¥7,650) | ¥1,800 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (¥1,199) | ¥500 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (¥632) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (¥519) | ¥600 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (¥58,114) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (¥19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (¥7,845) | ¥9,800 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (¥343) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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