China vs Japan
Japan is about 21% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Japan
Price level (US=100) 49.8 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Japan
Housing & utilities 69 177
Food 130 191
Transport 82 150
Restaurants & hotels 85 148
Health 64 97
Communication 86 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Japan
Quality-of-life score 91/100 96/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.2
Internet users 92% 86%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 21% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $127,500 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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