Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Wuzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥980 (59元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥715 (43元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (25元) | 13元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (12元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥269 (16元) | 12元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥646 (39元) | 16元 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (55元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥782 (47元) | 10元 | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (22元) | 8元 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥320 (19元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (81元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (12元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 (15元) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥337,671 (20,241元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥180,552 (10,823元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (1,316元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,604 (9,388元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥87,267 (5,231元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (643元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,550 (213元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (2,555元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (578元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (37元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (137元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (413元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (295元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (500元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (809元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (156,787元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (8元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (643元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,842 (230元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (64元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (80元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (287元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (37元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (35元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (28元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥156 (9元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (12元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (211元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,598 (216元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,610 (216元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,278 (736元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,300 (378元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (99元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (24元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥707 (42元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (2,617元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (2.38元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (624元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (30元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 377 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 85,361元 (¥1,424,006) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 61,000元 in Wuzhou.
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