| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | Very Low | 494th/524 | 92th/120 | 17th/21 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 ¥ | Very Low | 469th/511 | 78th/117 | 18th/21 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 45.00 ¥ | Low | 315th/405 | 44th/104 | 2nd/20 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.50 ¥ | Very Low | 496th/504 | 102th/105 | 19th/21 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 25.00 ¥ | ||||
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 15.75 ¥ | Very Low | 432th/524 | 88th/120 | 21st/21 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.95 ¥ | Very Low | 508th/524 | 108th/120 | 21st/21 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.95 ¥ | Very Low | 474th/522 | 78th/120 | 17th/21 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 11.99 ¥ | High | 146th/524 | 49th/120 | 17th/21 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.68 ¥ | Low | 333th/523 | 35th/120 | 17th/21 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.14 ¥ | Very Low | 476th/516 | 83th/119 | 17th/21 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.25 ¥ | Very Low | 488th/524 | 86th/120 | 20th/21 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 37.42 ¥ | Moderate | 256th/507 | 40th/114 | 17th/20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.89 ¥ | Very Low | 487th/517 | 89th/119 | 16th/21 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 38.78 ¥ | Low | 331st/501 | 32th/114 | 10th/20 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.35 ¥ | Low | 394th/512 | 78th/117 | 16th/20 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.73 ¥ | Very Low | 459th/520 | 79th/120 | 19th/21 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.35 ¥ | Very Low | 424th/494 | 74th/116 | 16th/19 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.70 ¥ | Very Low | 442th/506 | 73th/116 | 17th/19 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.57 ¥ | Very Low | 418th/508 | 59th/117 | 12th/19 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.67 ¥ | Very Low | 412th/506 | 64th/117 | 18th/19 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.50 ¥ | Very Low | 487th/495 | 110th/113 | 19th/19 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.00 ¥ | Very Low | 425th/516 | 61st/120 | 16th/21 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 77.00 ¥ | High | 197th/498 | 50th/102 | 11st/19 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.96 ¥ | Very Low | 491st/491 | 104th/104 | 21st/21 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.20 ¥ | Very Low | 389th/456 | 85th/96 | 11st/18 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | ||||
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | Low | 364th/473 | 44th/106 | 9th/19 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | ||||
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 ¥ | Low | 300th/394 | 45th/100 | 15th/19 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | Very Low | 336th/354 | 75th/91 | 15th/17 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 ¥ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.97 ¥ | Moderate | 312th/524 | 36th/120 | 3rd/21 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,900.00 ¥ | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 110,080.00 ¥ | Very Low | 490th/494 | 107th/109 | 19th/21 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 474.74 ¥ | Very Low | 432th/507 | 67th/115 | 9th/20 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 52.00 ¥ | Very Low | 460th/524 | 77th/120 | 19th/21 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 79.75 ¥ | Very Low | 453th/520 | 86th/118 | 17th/20 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 392.57 ¥ | High | 129th/510 | 42th/114 | 10th/20 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 143.33 ¥ | Moderate | 182th/393 | 26th/100 | 4th/18 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 ¥ | Very Low | 391st/464 | 58th/106 | 16th/19 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,500.00 ¥ | Low | 289th/402 | 50th/107 | 15th/19 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 75,833.33 ¥ | Low | 231st/372 | 38th/94 | 17th/17 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 355.00 ¥ | Low | 379th/483 | 53th/111 | 11st/20 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 212.50 ¥ | Very Low | 400th/446 | 65th/105 | 18th/20 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 550.00 ¥ | Very Low | 431st/502 | 69th/117 | 11st/21 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 575.00 ¥ | Very Low | 371st/461 | 57th/110 | 16th/20 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,487.50 ¥ | Very Low | 473th/519 | 83th/120 | 18th/21 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,502.22 ¥ | Very Low | 474th/520 | 84th/119 | 18th/21 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,362.22 ¥ | Very Low | 453th/517 | 79th/118 | 17th/21 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,477.78 ¥ | Very Low | 480th/516 | 91st/118 | 21st/21 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,055.46 ¥ | Low | 292th/485 | 47th/108 | 18th/21 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,052.89 ¥ | Low | 352th/478 | 47th/104 | 17th/20 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,031.11 ¥ | Low | 348th/521 | 46th/119 | 17th/21 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.53 | Very Low | 429th/494 | 96th/107 | 11st/20 |