Cost of living in Himeji is 11% higher than in Taichung (without rent).
Rent in Himeji is 62% more expensive than in Taichung.
Cost of living including rent in Himeji is 30% higher than in Taichung.
Food in Himeji is 14% more expensive than in Taichung.
Transport in Himeji is 61% more expensive than in Taichung.
| Himeji | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Himeji | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.92 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.05 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.4 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.08 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.9 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.26 $ | 3.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.22 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.2 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ | 8.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.69 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 2.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.7 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.3 $ | 18.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ | 265 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,548 $ | 770 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 644 $ | 346 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,737 $ | 984 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,940 $ | 6,258 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,781 $ | 4,300 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,320 $ | 1,368 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.79 % | 1.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 6.44 $ | 13.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 46.6 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.7 $ | 93.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 616 $ | 313 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,943 $ | 13,638 $ |