Chengdu vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Chengdu (China) · Overall index 33.6 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 60% more expensive than Chengdu.
- Rent in Tokyo is 89% more expensive than in Chengdu.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 68% more expensive than in Chengdu.
| Item | Chengdu | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +89% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $643 | $1,307 | +103% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $495 | $782 | +58% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,315 | $2,737 | +108% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $805 | $1,558 | +94% |
| Groceries | +54% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.55 | $0.87 | +58% |
| White bread (500g) | $2 | $2.62 | +31% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.14 | $3.43 | +60% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.99 | $3.26 | +64% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.75 | $9.15 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.46 | $9.77 | +51% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.84 | $14.2 | +81% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.31 | $3.74 | +62% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.01 | $1.62 | +60% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.21 | $3 | +36% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.67 | $4.44 | +66% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.45 | $2.3 | +59% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.35 | $2.06 | +53% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.33 | $1.69 | +27% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.17 | $1.8 | +54% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.23 | $11.4 | +58% |
| Transport | +62% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.05 | $1.65 | +57% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $42.4 | $75.4 | +78% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.56 | $2.32 | +49% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.75 | $1.23 | +64% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.58 | +49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,179 | $18,186 | +79% |
| Dining out | +68% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.02 | $13.8 | +53% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $50.3 | $70.3 | +40% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.32 | $7.88 | +82% |
| Cappuccino | $2.01 | $3.87 | +93% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.96 | $1.65 | +72% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.9 | $4.95 | +71% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.18 | $5.82 | +83% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.87 | $1.35 | +55% |
| Telecom | +44% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.9 | $41.5 | +22% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $32.1 | $52.1 | +62% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.26 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.74 | $12.7 | +64% |
| Utilities & household | +51% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.7 | $126 | +62% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.15 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.02 | $3.07 | +52% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.71 | $1.05 | +48% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.5 | $16.3 | +55% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.9 | $62.2 | +60% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.45 | $9.79 | +31% |
| Men's haircut | $15.1 | $23.3 | +54% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.3 | $18.8 | +53% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,005 | $1,434 | +43% |
3,014 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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