Cost of living in Fuzhou is 36% lower than in Osaka (without rent).
Rent in Fuzhou is 50% cheaper than in Osaka.
Cost of living including rent in Fuzhou is 42% lower than in Osaka.
Food in Fuzhou is 33% cheaper than in Osaka.
Transport in Fuzhou is 47% cheaper than in Osaka.
| Fuzhou | Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fuzhou | Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.83 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.5 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.68 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.93 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 3.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.84 $ | 29.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.11 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.6 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.85 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.8 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.4 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.86 $ | 32.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 204 $ | 358 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 426 $ | 825 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 565 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 861 $ | 1,240 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,981 $ | 3,644 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,072 $ | 2,897 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 805 $ | 2,247 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.92 % | 1.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.3 $ | 64.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.83 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 2.83 $ | 19.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.6 $ | 64.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.9 $ | 46.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 229 $ | 70.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,422 $ | 5,653 $ |