Cost of living in Hachioji is 33% higher than in Changhua (without rent).
Rent in Hachioji is 73% more expensive than in Changhua.
Cost of living including rent in Hachioji is 49% higher than in Changhua.
Food in Hachioji is 11% more expensive than in Changhua.
Transport in Hachioji is 324% more expensive than in Changhua.
| Hachioji | Changhua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hachioji | Changhua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.11 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.5 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.43 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.98 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.14 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28 $ | 17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.47 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.54 $ | 3.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 111 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.7 $ | 8.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.1 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.95 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.18 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.7 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.7 $ | 19.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 689 $ | 703 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 602 $ | 333 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,131 $ | 900 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,011 $ | 5,699 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,293 $ | 3,930 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,481 $ | 1,478 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.83 % | 1.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.9 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.6 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Haircut | 14.6 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.7 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.9 $ | 80.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 381 $ | 344 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,624 $ | 14,228 $ |