Japan is a cleaner place to live (For now). Japan still has one of the most unique and interesting cultures in the world. China is much larger, thus, you will find more use for the language. There's something to be said for the unique experience of living and studying in Japan.
This means, despite being the world fastest growing economy, the Chinese living standard remains less than 30% of the living standard in Japan.
Japan is 33% more expensive than China. Jul 2023 Cost of Living.
Is living in China safe? Yes, many expats, especially women, find living in China is much safer than in cities like London or New York. Street harassment and catcalling is virtually unheard of for foreigners, and streets tend to be well lit at night.
Con – Loneliness & social isolation
Travelling to those idyllic rural areas is terrific, but living there can be very isolating. Even a new life started in a big city can be lonely.
Income disparity between foreigners and locals in China
While not all expat salaries are equal, they're a lot more equal than when compared with those of their Chinese counterparts. Expat teachers, for example, typically get paid three times more than locals.
The average cost of living in Australia ($2104) is 75% more expensive than in Japan ($1200). Australia ranked 11th vs 44th for Japan in the list of the most expensive countries in the world. The average after-tax salary is enough to cover living expenses for 1.8 months in Australia compared to 2 months in Japan.
Many expats are attracted to Japan because of the high salaries and high quality of life. However, with this high quality also comes steep costs. Japan is one of the most expensive countries for expats, although most agree that the price is worth it.
Here are the 10 richest countries in Asia: China - $11.22 Tn. Japan - $4.94 Tn. India - $2.26 Tn.
Japan stands slightly below China in technology, however they are both emerging technological superpowers. China and the USA compete constantly, and recently (as of June 25th, 2018) the USA over took China by introducing a new supercomputer to the world.
Answer. China makes up 18.45% of the total global economy. The top two richest countries in the world combined harbor 42.38% of the world's economy. The third richest country in the world by GDP is Japan at $4.937 trillion in GDP and a $39,285.2 GDP per capita.
Japanese life expectancy
This low mortality is mainly attributable to a low rate of obesity, low consumption of red meat, and high consumption of fish and plant foods such as soybeans and tea. In Japan, the obesity rate is low (4.8% for men and 3.7% for women).
Japanese is slightly easier to learn. But, Chinese is much more widely spoken. Both languages have their pros and cons. Ultimately whichever language pulls on your heartstrings the most is the winner.
In 2021 some 71% of Japanese said China posed a “threat”, up from 63% in 2020. Likewise, 66% of Chinese had negative views of Japan, up from 53%.
It comes as no surprise that Japan is ranked as one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world. The nation's love for peace, safety and security is one of the main reasons why it's named the world's top tourist destination.
Con: Cost of living is high
This is a con of living in Japan as the cost of living is very high. The closer you live to the big cities, such as Tokyo, the higher the cost of living will be due to rent. Although Japan has made steps toward affordability in recent times it is still not a cheap place to live.
In addition to the normal health problems, work stress can bring, the work-life imbalance in Japan leads many employees to go straight from the office to the bar. Japan has a large culture of “after-work drinks.” It is not uncommon for workers to guzzle too much nearly every night of the week. Homes are small.
The number of Americans living in Japan has grown slightly from 2020 to 2022, from 57,214 to 60,804. Some Americans cite Japan's cheaper healthcare and greater affordability as reasons for moving.
To become a permanent resident of Japan, you must reside in the country for at least 5 consecutive years. However, the required time may change depending on the residency status you have held.
Australians who enter Japan as tourists may stay for up to 90 days as long as they hold an Australian passport which remains valid during their stay and is still valid when departing Japan. Tourists in Japan may not undertake any form of work, paid or unpaid.
When it comes to job opportunities for foreigners in China, the options are vast and varied. One of the most popular sectors for expats is teaching English. With a high demand for English language education, you can find rewarding positions in schools, universities, or language centers across the country.
Minimum Wages in China is expected to reach 2590.00 CNY/Month by the end of 2023, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Minimum Monthly Wages is projected to trend around 2650.00 CNY/Month in 2024, according to our econometric models.