Cost of living comparison
China is 4.3% more expensive than Chengdu.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.1% more in China
- Groceries
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pay 2.2% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 0.8% less in China
- Housing
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pay 7.6% more in China
- Childcare
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pay 22.4% more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.9% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 3.9% less in China
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in China are more expensive than in Chengdu. Expenses including clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in China.
If you lived in China instead of Chengdu, you would:
pay 4.1% more for restaurants
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.78
CN¥20.41
|
$2.85
CN¥20.93
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.87
CN¥35.71
|
$5.07
CN¥37.14
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.45
CN¥3.27
|
$0.49
CN¥3.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.30
CN¥2.20
|
$0.30
CN¥2.20
|
|
pay 2.2% less for groceries
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
CN¥11.22
|
$1.59
CN¥11.67
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.09
CN¥44.64
|
$5.85
CN¥42.90
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.77
CN¥49.61
|
$6.86
CN¥50.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.82
CN¥13.35
|
$1.60
CN¥11.70
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.85
CN¥13.59
|
$1.54
CN¥11.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.55
|
$0.76
CN¥5.59
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.56
CN¥4.12
|
$0.57
CN¥4.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.77
CN¥5.67
|
$0.65
CN¥4.79
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.45
CN¥3.32
|
$0.52
CN¥3.84
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.31
CN¥2.27
|
$0.32
CN¥2.35
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.36
CN¥2.62
|
$0.40
CN¥2.94
|
|
pay 0.8% less for transportation
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.44
CN¥32.54
|
$4.44
CN¥32.59
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.83
CN¥204.07
|
$22.47
CN¥164.77
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,784.96
CN¥137,744.48
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,845.83
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.48
CN¥25.51
|
$3.97
CN¥29.14
|
|
pay 7.6% more for housing
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.82
CN¥86.67
|
$11.70
CN¥85.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$316.25
CN¥2,318.93
|
$328.33
CN¥2,407.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$175.33
CN¥1,285.62
|
$205.78
CN¥1,508.92
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$36.71
CN¥269.19
|
$40.46
CN¥296.67
|
|
pay 22.4% more for childcare
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$379.82
CN¥2,785.12
|
$459.70
CN¥3,370.83
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,784.46
CN¥108,410.01
|
$18,318.08
CN¥134,320.98
|
|
pay 2.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.16
|
$1.09
CN¥8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.16
CN¥23.19
|
$3.07
CN¥22.49
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.51
|
$3.23
CN¥23.71
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.49
CN¥252.92
|
$41.41
CN¥303.63
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.57
CN¥40.81
|
$5.93
CN¥43.45
|
|
pay 3.9% less for clothing
|
Chengdu
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.91
CN¥336.62
|
$48.23
CN¥353.62
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.98
CN¥329.82
|
$31.67
CN¥232.23
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$78.99
CN¥579.23
|
$72.53
CN¥531.81
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.36
CN¥471.90
|
$75.53
CN¥553.87
|
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