Shenzhen vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Shenzhen (China) · Overall index 42.7 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 26% more expensive than Shenzhen.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 33% more expensive than in Shenzhen.
- Groceries in Tokyo is 28% more expensive than in Shenzhen.
| Item | Shenzhen | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +19% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,185 | $1,307 | +10% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $709 | $782 | +10% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,871 | $2,737 | +46% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,378 | $1,558 | +13% |
| Groceries | +28% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.69 | $0.87 | +26% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | $2.62 | +25% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.01 | $3.43 | +14% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.96 | $3.26 | +10% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.47 | $9.15 | +22% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.93 | $9.77 | +23% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.5 | $14.2 | +23% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.14 | $3.74 | +19% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.62 | +53% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.37 | $3 | +27% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.07 | $4.44 | +45% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.74 | $2.3 | +32% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.72 | $2.06 | +20% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.34 | $1.69 | +26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.28 | $1.8 | +41% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.84 | $11.4 | +45% |
| Transport | +25% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.29 | $1.65 | +28% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $60.1 | $75.4 | +25% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $2.32 | +21% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.85 | $1.23 | +45% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.58 | +14% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,764 | $18,186 | +23% |
| Dining out | +33% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.5 | $13.8 | +31% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $62 | $70.3 | +13% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.39 | $7.88 | +46% |
| Cappuccino | $2.52 | $3.87 | +54% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.35 | $1.65 | +22% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | $4.95 | +48% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.6 | $5.82 | +27% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.1 | $1.35 | +23% |
| Telecom | +26% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.2 | $41.5 | +21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.9 | $52.1 | +14% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.43 | $12.7 | +35% |
| Utilities & household | +25% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $102 | $126 | +24% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.15 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.58 | $3.07 | +19% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.05 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | $16.3 | +27% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.6 | $62.2 | +43% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.72 | $9.79 | +1% |
| Men's haircut | $16.4 | $23.3 | +42% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.5 | $18.8 | +21% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,090 | $1,434 | +32% |
3,140 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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