Cost of living in Guangzhou
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.48
CN¥25.16
|
$2.09
-
$6.96
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.87
CN¥35.22
|
$4.17
-
$5.57
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
CN¥3.52
|
$0.42
-
$0.70
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
CN¥2.35
|
$0.28
-
$0.49
|
Guangzhou - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.03
CN¥14.68
|
$1.11
-
$3.62
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.53
CN¥54.49
|
$3.48
-
$20.87
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
CN¥55.45
|
$5.27
-
$10.53
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.69
CN¥12.25
|
$1.11
-
$2.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.87
CN¥13.55
|
$0.82
-
$3.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
CN¥6.48
|
$0.50
-
$1.58
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.34
|
$0.38
-
$1.39
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.86
CN¥6.19
|
$0.38
-
$1.95
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
CN¥4.56
|
$0.28
-
$0.83
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.39
CN¥2.78
|
$0.19
-
$0.63
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.52
CN¥3.74
|
$0.22
-
$0.82
|
Guangzhou - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.45
CN¥32.20
|
$4.21
-
$4.70
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.52
CN¥90.57
|
$8.35
-
$27.83
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,263.66
CN¥161,021.90
|
$16,252.47
-
$26,438.09
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.56
CN¥33.01
|
$4.29
-
$4.93
|
Guangzhou - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$12.09
CN¥87.41
|
$8.35
-
$20.87
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$545.89
CN¥3,948.13
|
$278.30
-
$974.04
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$299.17
CN¥2,163.73
|
$208.72
-
$834.89
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.83
CN¥360.39
|
$31.92
-
$70.02
|
Guangzhou - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$382.66
CN¥2,767.56
|
$139.15
-
$626.17
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,561.37
CN¥112,547.60
|
$8,348.87
-
$23,794.28
|
Guangzhou - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.97
CN¥7.04
|
$0.70
-
$2.09
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.34
CN¥24.14
|
$1.67
-
$4.87
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.90
CN¥28.18
|
$3.48
-
$4.17
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.82
CN¥237.34
|
$12.94
-
$111.32
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.96
CN¥50.32
|
$5.57
-
$8.35
|
Guangzhou - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$38.40
CN¥277.76
|
$13.91
-
$69.57
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.01
CN¥217.04
|
$13.91
-
$55.66
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.77
CN¥490.18
|
$41.74
-
$97.40
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.66
CN¥402.55
|
$20.87
-
$111.32
|
Guangzhou - Cost of clothing
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