Cost of living comparison
China is 0.6% cheaper than Foshan.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.4% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 16.6% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 22.0% more in China
- Housing
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pay 21.8% more in China
- Childcare
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pay 16.1% less in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 14.8% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 3.9% more in China
The cost of transportation, housing, and clothing in China are more expensive than in Foshan. Expenses including groceries, childcare, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in China.
If you lived in China instead of Foshan, you would:
pay 4.4% less for restaurants
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Foshan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.48
CN¥25.47
|
$2.85
CN¥20.90
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.87
CN¥35.65
|
$5.07
CN¥37.08
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
$0.49
CN¥3.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.29
|
$0.30
CN¥2.20
|
|
pay 16.6% less for groceries
|
Foshan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
CN¥14.35
|
$1.59
CN¥11.65
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.40
CN¥46.86
|
$5.85
CN¥42.83
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.62
CN¥55.75
|
$6.86
CN¥50.22
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.87
CN¥13.69
|
$1.60
CN¥11.68
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.87
CN¥13.71
|
$1.54
CN¥11.28
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
CN¥6.56
|
$0.76
CN¥5.58
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.39
|
$0.57
CN¥4.19
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.83
CN¥6.08
|
$0.65
CN¥4.79
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
CN¥4.79
|
$0.52
CN¥3.83
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.46
CN¥3.35
|
$0.32
CN¥2.35
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.52
CN¥3.79
|
$0.40
CN¥2.93
|
|
pay 22.0% more for transportation
|
Foshan
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.47
CN¥32.75
|
$4.44
CN¥32.54
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$11.13
CN¥81.49
|
$22.47
CN¥164.49
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,132.83
CN¥140,063.80
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,615.07
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.56
CN¥33.41
|
$3.97
CN¥29.10
|
|
pay 21.8% more for housing
|
Foshan
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.67
CN¥100.10
|
$11.70
CN¥85.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$218.00
CN¥1,595.88
|
$328.33
CN¥2,403.58
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$120.59
CN¥882.83
|
$205.78
CN¥1,506.43
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$50.30
CN¥368.20
|
$40.46
CN¥296.18
|
|
pay 16.1% less for childcare
|
Foshan
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$508.66
CN¥3,723.72
|
$459.70
CN¥3,365.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,655.14
CN¥173,169.79
|
$18,318.08
CN¥134,099.33
|
|
pay 14.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Foshan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.15
|
$1.09
CN¥7.98
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.16
CN¥23.16
|
$3.07
CN¥22.45
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.83
CN¥28.01
|
$3.23
CN¥23.67
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$67.25
CN¥492.35
|
$41.41
CN¥303.13
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.96
CN¥50.93
|
$5.93
CN¥43.38
|
|
pay 3.9% more for clothing
|
Foshan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.41
CN¥317.82
|
$48.23
CN¥353.04
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.97
CN¥212.10
|
$31.67
CN¥231.85
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.77
CN¥496.15
|
$72.53
CN¥530.94
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$85.76
CN¥627.83
|
$75.53
CN¥552.96
|
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