Guangzhou vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Guangzhou (China) · Overall index 40.1 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 34% more expensive than Guangzhou.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 39% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
- Rent in Tokyo is 39% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
| Item | Guangzhou | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +39% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $970 | $1,307 | +35% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $560 | $782 | +40% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,686 | $2,737 | +62% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | $1,558 | +24% |
| Groceries | +30% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.63 | $0.87 | +38% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $2.62 | +20% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.43 | +26% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.26 | +22% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.55 | $9.15 | +21% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | $9.77 | +37% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.09 | $14.2 | +56% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.88 | $3.74 | +30% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.62 | +57% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.61 | $3 | +15% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.22 | $4.44 | +38% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.3 | +38% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.64 | $2.06 | +26% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.53 | $1.69 | +10% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.42 | $1.8 | +27% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.17 | $11.4 | +40% |
| Transport | +38% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | $1.65 | +46% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $52.5 | $75.4 | +44% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $2.32 | +29% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.83 | $1.23 | +48% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | $0.58 | +26% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,269 | $18,186 | +37% |
| Dining out | +39% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.2 | $13.8 | +35% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $57.2 | $70.3 | +23% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.1 | $7.88 | +29% |
| Cappuccino | $2.47 | $3.87 | +57% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $1.65 | +39% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | $4.95 | +48% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.2 | $5.82 | +39% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.92 | $1.35 | +47% |
| Telecom | +30% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | $41.5 | +26% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.5 | $52.1 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.26 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.49 | $12.7 | +34% |
| Utilities & household | +34% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $84.8 | $126 | +49% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.15 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | $3.07 | +17% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.05 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $16.3 | +44% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.5 | $62.2 | +46% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.11 | $9.79 | +21% |
| Men's haircut | $15.9 | $23.3 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.7 | $18.8 | +28% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,077 | $1,434 | +33% |
3,005 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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