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JAPANESE COST OF LIVING INDEX COMPARISON

JAPANESE COST OF LIVING

March 2004

GUANGZHOU(CN )

ベース都市：東京(TOKYO)

為替レート

インフレ率

1) 日用食料品

2) アルコール飲料・タバコ

3) 日用家庭用品

5) 衣類・靴

6) 家事手伝い・クリーニング

7) 電話・水道・電気・ガス

8) 外食

9) 自動車・公共交通機関

10) スポーツ・余暇・娯楽

4) 洗面用品・化粧品・薬

ベース都市平均

平均

A) 自動車費用を除いた指数

B) 家事手伝い価格を除いた指数

C) 医療費を除いた指数

総合指数

D) 電化製品価格を除いた指数

E) 自動車費用と医療費を除いた指数

対USDレート

クロスレート

調査時期

対

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

項　　目

100

100

100

100

100

100

Efficient Convenience

2004年3月 2004年3月

USD 1 = JPY 111.090

0.00%

-0.25%

03/9 - 04/3

03/3 - 04/3

ホスト都市：

USD 1 =

JPY 1 =

CNY 8.2772

CNY

0.50%

0%

63 63 76

98 98 111

113 113 118

134 134 150

114 114 114

43 43 47

141 141 158

100 112 133

137 144 148

106 106 108

105 108 117

99 100 111

107 109 119

103 106 115

105 108 117

96 98 108

広州

13.4212

F) 自動車費用、家事手伝い価格、医療費を除いた指数

100

100 G) 自動車費用、医療費、電化製品価格を除いた指数

H) 自動車費用、家事手伝い、医療費、電化製品価格を除いた指数

100

98 100 110

96 97 107

98 99 110

0.0745 CNY 1 = JPY

Copyright 2004 Mercer Human Resourse Consulting Ltd. Cost of Living report 2004 SPRING

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JAPANESE COST OF LIVING INDEX COMPARISON

JAPANESE COST OF LIVING

March 2004

GUANGZHOU(CN )

N.A.主要品目に東京（ベース）価格を適用

ベース都市：東京(TOKYO)

為替レート

インフレ率

1) 日用食料品

2) アルコール飲料・タバコ

3) 日用家庭用品

5) 衣類・靴

6) 家事手伝い・クリーニング

7) 電話・水道・電気・ガス

8) 外食

9) 自動車・公共交通機関

10) スポーツ・余暇・娯楽

4) 洗面用品・化粧品・薬

ベース都市平均

平均

A) 自動車費用を除いた指数

B) 家事手伝い価格を除いた指数

C) 医療費を除いた指数

総合指数

D) 電化製品価格を除いた指数

E) 自動車費用と医療費を除いた指数

対USDレート

クロスレート

調査時期

対

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

項　　目

100

100

100

100

100

100

Efficient Convenience

2004年3月 2004年3月

USD 1 = JPY 111.090

0.00%

-0.25%

03/9 - 04/3

03/3 - 04/3

ホスト都市：

USD 1 =

JPY 1 =

CNY 8.2772

CNY

0.50%

0%

64 64 77

98 98 111

112 112 117

134 134 150

114 114 114

50 50 53

141 141 158

100 112 133

137 144 148

106 106 108

105 108 117

99 100 110

107 109 119

103 106 115

105 107 116

97 98 108

広州

13.4212

F) 自動車費用、家事手伝い価格、医療費を除いた指数

100

100 G) 自動車費用、医療費、電化製品価格を除いた指数

H) 自動車費用、家事手伝い、医療費、電化製品価格を除いた指数

100

98 100 110

96 98 107

98 99 110

0.0745 CNY 1 = JPY

Copyright 2004 Mercer Human Resourse Consulting Ltd. Cost of Living report 2004 SPRING

SAMPLE

Guangzhou

Expatriate Accommodation Costs - Monthly RentMarch 2004

USD 1 = CNY 8.277200Accommodations Good Areas Very Good Areas Best Areas

USD USD USD USD USD USD

Houses

Furnished3 bedrooms, 200 sqm 5,500.00 5,500.00 6,200.00 6,200.00 7,600.00 7,600.00

Unfurnished3 bedrooms, 200 sqm 3,450.00 3,450.00 5,200.00 5,200.00 7,000.00 7,000.004 bedrooms, 250 sqm 4,000.00 4,000.00 7,300.00 7,300.00 8,700.00 8,700.00

Name of areas for houses Fu Chen Gardens, CliffordMansion

Huanshi Road, Golden LakeGarden

Tian He, Golden Arch

Apartments

Furnished2 bedrooms, 80-120 sqm 2,900.00 2,900.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 4,700.00 4,700.003 bedrooms, 120-160 sqm 3,200.00 3,200.00 4,100.00 4,100.00 5,500.00 5,500.00

Unfurnished2 bedrooms, 80-120 sqm 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,800.00 2,800.00 4,300.00 4,300.003 bedrooms, 120-160 sqm 2,400.00 2,400.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 5,000.00 5,000.004 bedrooms, 160-200 sqm 2,900.00 2,900.00 4,300.00 4,300.00 6,000.00 6,000.00Name of areas for apartments Fulai Gardens, Hehuang Yiyuan Five Rams New City, Huanshi

RoadTian He, Newworld Palm

Garden

CommentsGood choice of accommodation, even furnished ones.

Garage / ParkingGarage is not included in above rents. Monthly charge for garage averages RMB 800 per month.

Normal rental conditionsDeposit is usually equal to one to three months rental payable in cash. A rental contract must be signed with real estate agency.

TrendRents have slightly decreased due to increasing supply of expatriates accommodation.

SourcesGuangzhou Kaixin Real Estate Agency Tel: +86-20-8775.2008; 8775.7718; Guangzhou Xucan Properties, Agency Ltd., Tel: +86-20-38662939; Cheng An(Guangzhou) Property Ltd., Tel: +86-20-8350 7670

Mercer Human Resource Consulting LLC. Copyright 2004 1 Cost of Living report March 2004 Survey

SAMPLE

Guangzhou

Expatriate Education CostsMarch 2004

USD 1 = CNY 8.277200

International School Kindergarten Primary Secondary


Annual tuition 7,700.00 7,700.00 8,500.00 8,500.00 11,500.00 11,500.00Entrance fee N.A. N.A. N.A.Non-refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.Refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.Utaloy International School Guangzhou. Sha Tai Highway, Jin Bao Gang, Tang He, Guangzhou Tel: +86-20-877 039 19 / 877 917 02 Fax: +86-20-877 916 96 Email: [email protected] Website: www.utahloy.com

The school provides children with a bus service.The school applies a uniform policy only for sports.A canteen is available for children that wish to eat at school. It costs USD 1265 per year. 20 tickets cost USD 63.The school offers a wide range of after school activities.There is a playground available.Schoolhours: 8H30 to 15H00.

American School Kindergarten Primary Secondary


Annual tuition 9,900.00 9,900.00 9,900.00 9,900.00 11,500.00 11,500.00Entrance fee 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00Non-refundable fees 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00Refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.American School of Guangzhou, 55, Hua Yang str. Ti Yu road East, Tianhe District Tel: +86-20-3881 00 01/8735 3393 Fax: +86-20-3881 11 02 Email:[email protected] Website: www.aisgz.edu.cn

The school provides children with a school bus service.There is no uniform policy.There is no cafeteria. A regular lunch supplier is provided.Playgrounds and a soccer field are provided.Certain documents have to be provided as application requirements. An interview and an examination are also part of the admission process.School hours: 8H15 to 15H15.

French School Kindergarten Primary Secondary


Annual tuition 7,000.00 7,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00Entrance fee 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00Non-refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.Refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.Ecole Française Internationale de Canton (EFIC), Gold Arch Riverdale, Er Sha Island, Guangzhou Tel/Fax: +86-20-87 35 24 95 Email: [email protected] Website: www.efic.fr.st

The school provides children with a school bus service.A cafeteria is available. It costs CNY 3740 per year.After school activities are provided on each Wednesday afternoon. It costs CNY 50 per Wednesday.Certain documents have to be provided as admission requirements.School hours: Mon /Tue/Thu/Fri/ 9H00 to 16H00 Wed 9H00 to 12H00.

Cost of Living report March 2004 Survey 2 Mercer Human Resource Consulting LLC. Copyright 2004

SAMPLE

Guangzhou

Japanese School Kindergarten Primary Secondary

CNY USD CNY USD CNY USD

Annual tuition 30,000.00 3,624.41 30,000.00 3,624.41Entrance fee 7,000.00 845.70 7,000.00 845.70Non-refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.Refundable fees N.A. N.A. N.A.Japanese School Guangzhou, 501, Zhongxin Guangchang, 233 of Tianhebei Rd., Guangzhou Tel: +86-20-6139.7025 Fax: +86-20-6139.7027 Website: www.isgcn.com

The school provides bus services, it costs CNY 4,950.There is no canteen.The school provides computing, once a week and table-tennis, twice a week.No playground is available.Student registration certificate, application form are needed for admission.School hours: Mon-Fri 8H15 to 15H40.


SAMPLE

Guangzhou

Business Travel ExpensesMarch 2004

USD 1 = CNY 8.277200Travel Expenses Low Medium High


HotelsBusiness hotel, single room 880.00 106.32 1,450.00 175.18 1,938.00 234.14Business hotel, continental breakfast N.A. N.A. N.A.

TaxisInitial meter charge 7.00 0.85 7.00 0.85 7.00 0.85Rate per kilometer 2.60 0.31 2.60 0.31 2.60 0.31Taxi, ride from airport to city 45.00 5.44 45.00 5.44 45.00 5.44

Aeroplane ticketFull fare/Week-end economy aeroplane ticke 3,000.00 362.44 3,000.00 362.44 3,000.00 362.44

MealsFast food menu 17.80 2.15 20.80 2.51 22.50 2.72Pizza meal 95.00 11.48 117.50 14.20 135.00 16.31Lunch at comfortable restaurant 150.00 18.12 210.00 25.37 250.00 30.20Elegant 3 course dinner 375.00 45.31 525.00 63.43 550.00 66.45

Other1 cup of coffee, including service 25.00 3.02 36.00 4.35 66.00 7.971 drink, including service 88.00 10.63 108.00 13.05 138.00 16.671 issue of local daily newspaper N.A. N.A. N.A.International daily newspaper 30.00 3.62 35.00 4.23 40.00 4.83International weekly magazine 40.00 4.83 55.00 6.64 55.00 6.64

Daily Rate for One PersonExcluding hotel 388.00 46.87 506.50 61.20 629.00 75.98

Including hotel 1,268.00 153.19 1,956.50 236.38 2,567.00 310.12

The daily rate includes a single hotel room for one night, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, drink and International daily newspaper for one person. Business entertainment & transportation are not included. These standard average prices may vary according to season, location, view or other factors.


SAMPLE

Guangzhou

Japanese Cost of Living Price ReportMarch 2004

USD 1 = CNY 8.277200Low Medium High


1) Food at Home

Milk and Dairy ProductsMilk, pasteurized whole milk (1lt) 6.90 0.83 8.00 0.97 10.50 1.27Butter, table quality (500 gr) 30.40 3.67 38.94 4.70 46.00 5.56Yoghurt, natural or plain (180 gr) 2.40 0.29 2.80 0.34 3.00 0.36Cheese, French Camembert (500 gr) 94.00 11.36 104.17 12.58 109.00 13.17Eggs, large, grade A (12) 6.75 0.82 6.90 0.83 7.50 0.91Miso (1000 gr) 70.30 8.49 70.30 8.49 70.30 8.49Tofu (65 gr) 0.53 0.06 0.65 0.08 0.77 0.09

Bread productsBread, white sliced toast (1kg) 12.86 1.55 15.00 1.81 18.33 2.21

Rice, Pasta & StaplesJapanese short grain rice (1000 gr) 17.50 2.11 25.25 3.05 33.00 3.99Hoshiudon (200 gr) 15.20 1.84 18.60 2.25 22.00 2.66Instant noodles (100 gr) 4.50 0.54 5.20 0.63 5.90 0.71Spaghetti (1kg) 16.90 2.04 21.90 2.65 25.98 3.14Sugar, granulated white (1kg) 10.79 1.30 11.45 1.38 15.00 1.81Flour, for baking, white (1kg) 7.90 0.95 9.18 1.11 10.46 1.26

Coffee, Tea, BeveragesInstant coffee (125 gr) 38.25 4.62 43.00 5.19 55.00 6.64Ground Coffee (500 gr) 108.00 13.05 129.00 15.58 133.00 16.07Green tea (100 gr) 22.81 2.76 88.60 10.70 91.50 11.05Tea in bags (25) 9.50 1.15 11.00 1.33 13.50 1.63Coca Cola (1lt) 3.36 0.41 3.53 0.43 4.00 0.48Mineral water, non-sparkling (1lt) 3.27 0.40 12.67 1.53 15.33 1.85Mineral water, sparkling (1lt) 25.33 3.06 26.00 3.14 30.30 3.66Orange juice (1lt) 11.50 1.39 12.65 1.53 21.00 2.54

Oil & FatsMargarine (500 gr) 29.00 3.50 32.00 3.87 36.80 4.45Olive oil (1lt) 64.80 7.83 85.00 10.27 87.00 10.51Corn oil, for frying (1lt) 17.67 2.13 23.75 2.87 25.07 3.03

Fresh Fruits & VegetablesPotatoes (1kg) 3.20 0.39 3.70 0.45 4.00 0.48Onions (1kg) 2.98 0.36 4.80 0.58 5.60 0.68Garlic Heads (150gr) 0.81 0.10 1.20 0.14 2.00 0.24Tomatoes (1kg) 2.60 0.31 4.00 0.48 6.00 0.72Lettuce (1kg) 7.36 0.89 8.43 1.02 9.50 1.15Oranges (1kg) 16.90 2.04 19.20 2.32 19.60 2.37Apples (1kg) 15.62 1.89 17.80 2.15 22.00 2.66Bananas (1kg) 9.80 1.18 9.90 1.20 12.00 1.45

Canned ProductsPeas (250 gr) 6.71 0.81 8.36 1.01 10.00 1.21Tomatoes, whole pealed (250 gr) N.A. N.A. N.A.Peaches, in halves (510 gr) 14.00 1.69 15.00 1.81 16.50 1.99Pineapple, sliced (510 gr) 9.60 1.16 12.30 1.49 15.00 1.81


SAMPLE

Guangzhou

Low Medium HighCNY USD CNY USD CNY USD

Meat & PoultryBeef, filet mignon, chateaubriand (1kg) 150.00 18.12 165.00 19.93 180.00 21.75Beef, for roastbeef (1kg) 115.00 13.89 135.50 16.37 156.00 18.85Beef, lean ground for hamburgers (1kg) 100.00 12.08 124.90 15.09 134.00 16.19Pork, chops (1kg) 43.00 5.19 66.50 8.03 90.00 10.87Pork, loin for roasting (1kg) 41.50 5.01 65.75 7.94 90.00 10.87Ham, sliced cooked for sandwiche (1kg) 48.00 5.80 74.29 8.97 120.00 14.50Bacon strips (1kg) 59.60 7.20 59.60 7.20 59.60 7.20Sausages, wiener or frankfurter (1kg) 51.11 6.17 61.06 7.38 71.00 8.58Chicken, whole ready for roasting (1kg) 32.00 3.87 34.50 4.17 37.00 4.47

FishFish, fresh filet or sole filet (1kg) 137.50 16.61 160.00 19.33 190.00 22.95Fish, fresh salmon, fresh cod (1kg) 125.60 15.17 150.00 18.12 175.00 21.14Cuttlefish (100 gr) N.A. N.A. N.A.Tuna Fish (200 gr) 7.20 0.87 12.90 1.56 21.00 2.54Frozen prepared fish sticks (1kg) 80.00 9.67 100.00 12.08 120.00 14.50Shrimp prawns, medium unpeeled (1kg) 118.00 14.26 155.00 18.73 192.00 23.20

Other Food ItemsPeanuts, without shells (150 gr) 7.84 0.95 10.22 1.23 12.60 1.52Hoshinori (10 sheets) 4.38 0.53 6.40 0.77 16.80 2.03Potato chips, natural flavor (150 gr) 10.77 1.30 12.82 1.55 14.26 1.72Fine table salt (500gr) 1.50 0.18 2.50 0.30 3.60 0.43Black pepper whole or ground (50 gr) 8.00 0.97 9.67 1.17 10.83 1.31Ice cream, vanilla (1lt) 22.72 2.75 24.78 2.99 133.93 16.18Biscuits, butter biscuits (200gr) 11.94 1.44 14.17 1.71 21.33 2.58Marmalade, Jam, strawberry (370gr) 9.17 1.11 23.94 2.89 30.47 3.68Milk chocolate bar (100 gr) 6.33 0.77 11.88 1.43 13.83 1.67Box of chocolates, After Eight (250gr) 39.00 4.71 52.80 6.38 79.00 9.54Senbei (100 gr) 14.80 1.79 14.80 1.79 14.80 1.79Ketchup (340 gr) 4.80 0.58 8.44 1.02 9.07 1.10Soya sauce (0.25 lt) 19.88 2.40 21.64 2.61 23.40 2.83Instant soup, box of 4 (75 gr) 5.40 0.65 6.30 0.76 6.75 0.82Frozen Pizza, cheese & tomato (320gr) 29.00 3.50 34.00 4.11 39.00 4.71Mentsuyu (200 gr) 17.80 2.15 19.90 2.40 22.00 2.66Vinegar (0.3 lt) 22.08 2.67 22.08 2.67 22.08 2.67Baby food, fruit based (130gr) 8.97 1.08 9.78 1.18 10.10 1.22Baby food, meat & vegetables (130gr) 9.43 1.14 10.12 1.22 10.85 1.31

2) Alcohol & Tobacco

BeerBeer, good local brand (0.33 lt) 3.12 0.38 3.21 0.39 3.60 0.43Beer, imported type (0.33 lt) 6.90 0.83 7.90 0.95 9.00 1.09

WineSake (1lt) 116.00 14.01 149.40 18.05 182.80 22.08Wine, finer estate bottled (0.75 lt) 140.00 16.91 179.00 21.63 220.00 26.58Champagne French non-vintage (0.75 lt) 375.00 45.31 398.00 48.08 418.00 50.50

LiquorsEnglish Scotch Whisky (0.75 lt) 198.00 23.92 215.00 25.97 269.00 32.50Gin, English imported (0.75 lt) 108.00 13.05 122.00 14.74 135.00 16.31Cognac, French VSOP (0.75 lt) 545.00 65.84 725.00 87.59 899.00 108.61


SAMPLE

Guangzhou


Cigarettes & TobaccoCigarettes (pack of 20 cigarettes) 14.00 1.69 15.50 1.87 17.00 2.05

3) Domestic Supplies

Detergents & Cleaning ProductsLaundry detergent normal (2.5 kg) 84.38 10.19 100.78 12.18 117.19 14.16Dishwashing machine detergent (1kg) N.A. N.A. N.A.Dishwashing liquid detergent (500 ml) 24.50 2.96 26.45 3.20 28.83 3.48Furniture polish (330 gr) 37.00 4.47 43.48 5.25 44.11 5.33Household cleaning product (850 gr) 47.52 5.74 47.73 5.77 60.83 7.35Insect killer (330 gr) 16.80 2.03 19.50 2.36 23.06 2.79

Household SuppliesLight bulbs (2 bulbs, 60 watt) 5.80 0.70 6.49 0.78 7.60 0.92Frying pan, with teflon coating (25 cm) 115.39 13.94 189.00 22.83 211.54 25.56Two batteries, AA size 10.50 1.27 11.50 1.39 12.00 1.45Electric toaster (2 slices) 312.00 37.69 365.00 44.10 425.00 51.35Electric steam iron 499.00 60.29 575.00 69.47 840.00 101.48Electric Hairdryer, standard model 1600 248.00 29.96 336.00 40.59 368.00 44.46Electric Shaver 395.00 47.72 646.50 78.11 898.00 108.49Clothes washing machine, 5kg capacity 3,588.00 433.48 3,665.00 442.78 3,999.00 483.13Tumble dryer, 5kg capacity 4,350.00 525.54 4,600.00 555.74 4,850.00 585.95Dishwasher, 12 servings capacity 4,250.00 513.46 5,980.00 722.47 7,500.00 906.10Microwave, 800/900 watt model 1,680.00 202.97 1,728.00 208.77 1,860.00 224.71Vacuum cleaner, 1200/1400 watt model 499.00 60.29 909.00 109.82 1,380.00 166.72Refrigerator 200 lt + Freezer 50 lt 3,330.00 402.31 3,860.00 466.34 4,588.00 554.29

4) Personal Care & CosmeticsTampon (box of 40 / regular) 32.50 3.93 52.00 6.28 80.00 9.67Toilet tissue (2 rolls) 4.70 0.57 5.20 0.63 5.60 0.68Soap, 1 bath size (150 gr) 6.14 0.74 7.35 0.89 8.40 1.01Shower gel (250 ml) 23.75 2.87 26.77 3.23 29.80 3.60Hair shampoo 2 in 1 (200 ml) 17.00 2.05 23.00 2.78 29.00 3.50

ToiletriesDisposable diapers (box of 52) 117.00 14.14 148.20 17.90 182.52 22.05Toothpaste, with flouride (120 gr) 10.33 1.25 11.20 1.35 13.43 1.62Deodorant, roll-on (50 ml) 21.76 2.63 32.00 3.87 34.50 4.17Razor blades (5 blades) 46.50 5.62 51.50 6.22 56.00 6.77Facial tissue (box of 100) 9.91 1.20 11.25 1.36 14.90 1.80

Home PharmacyAspirin, non-effervescent (100 tablets) 120.00 14.50 133.33 16.11 155.00 18.73Cotton, sterilized (100 gr) 20.40 2.46 20.40 2.46 20.40 2.46Private doctor, General practitioner 30mns 800.00 96.65 800.00 96.65 800.00 96.65Box of 20 band-aids 20.19 2.44 20.19 2.44 20.19 2.44Antiseptic spray, disinfectant (20 ml) 15.00 1.81 16.50 1.99 18.00 2.17Coughing & throat relief, box of 20 38.30 4.63 46.65 5.64 55.00 6.64


SAMPLE

Guangzhou


CosmeticsLipstick, deluxe brand 240.00 29.00 280.00 33.83 299.00 36.12Moisturizing day cream, deluxe (50 ml) 520.00 62.82 580.00 70.07 719.00 86.87Hand cream (120 gr) 38.40 4.64 43.20 5.22 48.00 5.80Suntan lotion, factor 6-8 (200 ml) 165.00 19.93 179.00 21.63 240.00 29.00Eau de Toilette, Chanel N°5 (50 ml) 525.00 63.43 560.00 67.66 580.00 70.07

Beauty Saloon, HairdresserMen's shampoo & haircut 110.00 13.29 162.00 19.57 235.00 28.39Women's shampoo, haircut & brushing 248.00 29.96 288.00 34.79 320.00 38.66

5) Clothing & Footwear

Adult Casual & UnderwearPolo shirt, for men or women 399.00 48.20 647.00 78.17 895.00 108.13Blue jeans, for men or women 620.00 74.90 820.00 99.07 990.00 119.61Socks, men's cotton 48.00 5.80 70.00 8.46 100.00 12.08Ladies' stockings, panty hose 38.00 4.59 38.00 4.59 82.00 9.91Ladies' bras 250.00 30.20 305.00 36.85 350.00 42.28

Men's Classic Business WearTwo piece suit 5,580.00 674.14 6,752.50 815.80 7,925.00 957.45White oxford type cotton shirt 299.00 36.12 825.00 99.67 999.00 120.69Leather shoes 1,550.00 187.26 1,780.00 215.05 2,680.00 323.78

Women's Classic Business WearDress, ready to wear or 2 piece suit 1,650.00 199.34 4,350.00 525.54 6,390.00 772.00Leather shoes 699.00 84.45 1,458.00 176.15 2,150.00 259.75Blouse, cotton 715.00 86.38 999.00 120.69 1,068.00 129.03

Children's Wear (age 8 to 10)Boys' cotton school shirt 113.00 13.65 135.00 16.31 166.00 20.06Children's shoes 120.00 14.50 240.00 29.00 360.00 43.49Children's blue jeans 140.00 16.91 170.00 20.54 280.00 33.83Boys' blazer 210.00 25.37 320.00 38.66 428.00 51.71Girls' school dress 130.00 15.71 145.00 17.52 280.00 33.83

6) Home Services

Domestic HelpHourly rate for cleaning help 40.00 4.83 40.00 4.83 40.00 4.83Hourly rate for babysitter N.A. N.A. N.A.

Laundry & Dry CleaningDry cleaning - men's blazer 30.00 3.62 42.50 5.13 55.00 6.64Dry cleaning - ladies' dress 38.00 4.59 41.50 5.01 45.00 5.44Dry cleaning - trousers 20.00 2.42 28.00 3.38 40.00 4.83Laundry - one shirt, cleaned & pressed 18.00 2.17 28.00 3.38 38.00 4.59

7) Utilities

TelephoneMonthly charge for one line 20.00 2.42 20.00 2.42 20.00 2.42Cost for 3 minute local call from home 0.22 0.03 0.22 0.03 0.22 0.03

Energy & Utilities costsMonthly energy costs (200 sqm house) 3,000.00 362.44 4,000.00 483.26 5,000.00 604.07


SAMPLE

Guangzhou


Monthly energy costs (100 sqm apart) 2,500.00 302.03 2,750.00 332.24 3,000.00 362.44

8) Food away from home

RestaurantsElegant 3 course dinner for 2 persons 750.00 90.61 1,050.00 126.85 1,100.00 132.901 cup of coffee, including service 25.00 3.02 36.00 4.35 66.00 7.971 drink (Scotch Whisky) & service 88.00 10.63 108.00 13.05 138.00 16.67Fast food hamburger menu 17.80 2.15 20.80 2.51 22.50 2.72Pizza meal for 2 persons 190.00 22.95 235.00 28.39 270.00 32.62Lunch for 2 persons at restaurant 300.00 36.24 420.00 50.74 500.00 60.41One glass of Mineral water or soft drink 20.00 2.42 30.00 3.62 35.00 4.23One glass of Heineken beer in Cafe/Bar 29.00 3.50 36.50 4.41 42.00 5.07

9) Transportation

AutomobilesEconomy car (up to 1800cc, 4 door) 228,800.00 27,642.20 275,000.00 33,223.80 300,000.00 36,244.14Mid-range sedan/wagon (up to 2500cc) 370,000.00 44,701.11 695,000.00 83,965.59 770,000.00 93,026.63

Auto Parts & Running CostsAnnual registration fee / road tax 1,200.00 144.98 1,200.00 144.98 1,200.00 144.98Third party & collision insurance 22,164.00 2,677.72 30,636.00 3,701.25 35,500.00 4,288.89Price of 4 new summer radial tires 6,000.00 724.88 8,200.00 990.67 8,600.00 1,039.001 liter of engine oil 25.00 3.02 42.00 5.07 58.00 7.011 liter of gasoline 3.22 0.39 3.22 0.39 3.22 0.39

Taxi FaresRate per kilometer 2.60 0.31 2.60 0.31 2.60 0.31Bus ride or subway in city center 6.00 0.72 6.00 0.72 6.00 0.72

10) Sports & Leisure

SportsGreen fee at private golf-club (weekend) 850.00 102.69 950.00 114.77 1,220.00 147.39Tennis court rent (1hour on weekend) 80.00 9.67 90.00 10.87 100.00 12.08Fitness club, annual fee for 1 adult 10,000.00 1,208.14 12,250.00 1,479.97 14,500.00 1,751.80Box of 6 tennis balls 110.00 13.29 130.00 15.71 144.00 17.40Box of 6 golf balls 180.00 21.75 207.00 25.01 234.00 28.27

LeisureCinema, international release, 2 seats 70.00 8.46 80.00 9.67 100.00 12.08Concert, international artist, 2 seats N.A. N.A. N.A.Color film (36 exposures, 100 ASA) 18.80 2.27 25.00 3.02 28.00 3.38Color television (63 cm / 25 inch) 4,380.00 529.16 5,080.00 613.73 5,880.00 710.39DVD model, medium model 2,950.00 356.40 3,285.00 396.87 3,620.00 437.35Electronic game, Nintendo/Playstation 780.00 94.23 1,140.00 137.73 1,500.00 181.22Family game, Monopoly, Scrabble 360.00 43.49 360.00 43.49 360.00 43.49Renting cost of 1 video movie for a day N.A. N.A. N.A.Compact disc, popular artist 130.00 15.71 130.00 15.71 180.00 21.75Yomiuri Weekly Magazine 61.84 7.47 61.84 7.47 61.84 7.47Nikkei Shinbum 1,117.63 135.03 1,117.63 135.03 1,117.63 135.03


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*住居家屋（上段：家具付/下段：家具なし） *所有車

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21,500

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*日本語の通じる診療所

医師・診療所名住所　&　TEL

ウエルビー医療諮問有限公司広州事務所

広州市建設六馬路29-31号　栄建ビル 7階C室TEL:020-8330-2080

*日本食料品調達店

店名地区名　&　TEL

ジャスコ天河店

ジャスコ中華広場

広州市天河区

広州市東山区中華広場

TEL:020-8559-2238

*その他　生活物資調達店

店名地区名　&　TEL

友宜商店東山区

*日本への経路

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