Cost of living comparison
Changchun is 2.2% cheaper than China overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 2.5% less in Changchun
- Groceries
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pay 17.7% more in Changchun
- Transportation
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pay 8.8% less in Changchun
- Housing
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pay 1.2% less in Changchun
- Childcare
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pay 47.0% less in Changchun
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 24.5% more in Changchun
- Clothing
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pay 1.6% more in Changchun
The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing in Changchun are more expensive than in China. Expenses including childcare, transportation, restaurants, and housing are lower in Changchun.
If you lived in Changchun instead of China, you would:
pay 2.5% less for restaurants
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China
|
Changchun
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.85
CN¥20.58
|
$2.78
CN¥20.06
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.07
CN¥36.52
|
$5.22
CN¥37.62
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
CN¥3.53
|
$0.47
CN¥3.41
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.30
CN¥2.16
|
$0.28
CN¥2.01
|
|
pay 17.7% more for groceries
|
China
|
Changchun
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
CN¥11.47
|
$1.21
CN¥8.69
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CN¥42.18
|
$16.00
CN¥115.36
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.86
CN¥49.45
|
$7.37
CN¥53.16
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.60
CN¥11.51
|
$1.71
CN¥12.34
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.54
CN¥11.11
|
$1.58
CN¥11.38
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.76
CN¥5.50
|
$0.76
CN¥5.46
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CN¥4.13
|
$0.47
CN¥3.41
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.65
CN¥4.71
|
$0.76
CN¥5.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
CN¥3.78
|
$0.60
CN¥4.32
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
CN¥2.31
|
$0.32
CN¥2.28
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.40
CN¥2.89
|
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pay 8.8% less for transportation
|
China
|
Changchun
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.44
CN¥32.04
|
$4.37
CN¥31.53
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.47
CN¥161.99
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,071.53
CN¥137,490.50
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.97
CN¥28.65
|
$3.34
CN¥24.08
|
|
pay 1.2% less for housing
|
China
|
Changchun
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.70
CN¥84.31
|
$11.60
CN¥83.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$328.33
CN¥2,367.00
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$205.78
CN¥1,483.51
|
$243.51
CN¥1,755.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$40.46
CN¥291.67
|
$31.92
CN¥230.13
|
|
pay 47.0% less for childcare
|
China
|
Changchun
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$459.70
CN¥3,314.06
|
$278.30
CN¥2,006.29
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,318.08
CN¥132,058.70
|
$8,348.87
CN¥60,188.68
|
|
pay 24.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
China
|
Changchun
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.09
CN¥7.86
|
$1.11
CN¥8.03
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.07
CN¥22.11
|
$4.73
CN¥34.11
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.23
CN¥23.31
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.41
CN¥298.52
|
$41.74
CN¥300.94
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.93
CN¥42.72
|
$8.35
CN¥60.19
|
|
pay 1.6% more for clothing
|
China
|
Changchun
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.23
CN¥347.66
|
$27.83
CN¥200.63
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$31.67
CN¥228.32
|
$37.11
CN¥267.51
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.53
CN¥522.86
|
$74.21
CN¥535.01
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.53
CN¥544.55
|
$97.40
CN¥702.20
|
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