| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | Low | 446th/558 | 44th/126 | 4th/22 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 5,000.00 ¥ | Very Low | 452th/540 | 49th/121 | 8th/22 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 700.00 ¥ | Very Low | 388th/412 | 77th/101 | 20th/20 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 400.00 ¥ | Low | 403th/536 | 50th/110 | 5th/22 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | Low | 340th/489 | 43th/99 | 6th/21 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 471.99 ¥ | Low | 356th/556 | 56th/126 | 13th/22 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 196.86 ¥ | Low | 399th/554 | 28th/126 | 4th/22 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 114.29 ¥ | Low | 401st/555 | 23th/126 | 5th/22 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 237.50 ¥ | Moderate | 248th/557 | 68th/125 | 21st/22 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 190.72 ¥ | Low | 402th/556 | 48th/125 | 21st/22 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 408.23 ¥ | Very High | 23th/553 | 2nd/126 | 2nd/22 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 336.86 ¥ | Low | 434th/557 | 53th/125 | 10th/22 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 689.67 ¥ | Low | 385th/537 | 61st/119 | 20th/20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 453.59 ¥ | Low | 399th/552 | 34th/125 | 8th/22 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,306.35 ¥ | High | 162th/538 | 19th/120 | 5th/21 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 241.22 ¥ | High | 200th/547 | 23th/123 | 7th/21 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 140.68 ¥ | Moderate | 227th/555 | 31st/126 | 8th/22 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 147.42 ¥ | ||||
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 289.17 ¥ | ||||
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 110.07 ¥ | ||||
| Onions (1 lb) | 82.86 ¥ | ||||
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 195.00 ¥ | Low | 359th/528 | 34th/118 | 7th/20 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 127.50 ¥ | Low | 340th/548 | 24th/125 | 8th/22 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 ¥ | Moderate | 276th/534 | 65th/108 | 16th/20 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 301.76 ¥ | Moderate | 238th/523 | 41st/109 | 2nd/22 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 416.67 ¥ | ||||
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 620.00 ¥ | ||||
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 240.00 ¥ | ||||
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 5,150.00 ¥ | Low | 277th/406 | 28th/84 | 7th/14 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 650.00 ¥ | ||||
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 482.80 ¥ | ||||
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3,400.00 ¥ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 174.08 ¥ | Low | 371st/558 | 64th/126 | 17th/22 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,434,000.00 ¥ | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,376,800.00 ¥ | Very Low | 518th/521 | 111st/112 | 22th/22 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 20,651.79 ¥ | Low | 342th/534 | 24th/120 | 4th/21 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,833.33 ¥ | High | 218th/556 | 15th/125 | 2nd/22 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 5,075.00 ¥ | Moderate | 324th/552 | 28th/123 | 1st/21 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 8,916.67 ¥ | High | 133th/539 | 40th/118 | 7th/21 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,916.67 ¥ | Moderate | 233th/402 | 37th/101 | 8th/18 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,000.00 ¥ | Moderate | 194th/474 | 17th/106 | 4th/21 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 81,614.28 ¥ | Moderate | 240th/411 | 39th/111 | 13th/20 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,066,666.67 ¥ | ||||
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 6,655.85 ¥ | Very Low | 442th/511 | 69th/118 | 19th/22 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 4,250.00 ¥ | Very Low | 434th/470 | 81st/110 | 21st/21 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 10,881.21 ¥ | Very Low | 477th/524 | 87th/122 | 18th/22 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 14,286.25 ¥ | Low | 360th/479 | 48th/115 | 13th/22 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 118,250.00 ¥ | Low | 336th/552 | 31st/126 | 6th/22 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 89,000.00 ¥ | Moderate | 325th/549 | 26th/125 | 5th/22 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 277,000.00 ¥ | Moderate | 263th/549 | 29th/125 | 7th/22 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 147,484.71 ¥ | Low | 352th/548 | 34th/124 | 9th/22 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 89,774.56 ¥ | High | 128th/508 | 21st/110 | 12th/22 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 30,611.30 ¥ | Low | 310th/504 | 36th/109 | 16th/22 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 318,585.79 ¥ | Moderate | 283th/554 | 20th/125 | 4th/22 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.05 | Very Low | 512th/517 | 108th/109 | 20th/21 |