Cost of Living Comparison Between Guangzhou and Wuhan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Wuhan are 5.9% lower than in Guangzhou (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Wuhan are 12.7% lower than in Guangzhou | |
| Rent Prices in Wuhan are 32.5% lower than in Guangzhou | |
| Restaurant Prices in Wuhan are 7.7% lower than in Guangzhou | |
| Groceries Prices in Wuhan are 13.1% lower than in Guangzhou | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Wuhan is 13.2% lower than in Guangzhou | |
Restaurants | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 165.00 ¥ | -17.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 ¥ | 7.00 ¥ | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 24.29 ¥ | 20.12 ¥ | -17.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 ¥ | 2.89 ¥ | -9.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -14.6 % |
Markets | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 54.34 ¥ | 46.64 ¥ | -14.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.90 ¥ | 9.34 ¥ | -21.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.68 ¥ | 3.14 ¥ | -14.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.59 ¥ | 10.91 ¥ | -5.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 41.91 ¥ | 41.58 ¥ | -0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.58 ¥ | 10.27 ¥ | -18.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 44.03 ¥ | 39.42 ¥ | -10.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.50 ¥ | 6.18 ¥ | -4.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.59 ¥ | 4.09 ¥ | -10.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.24 ¥ | 4.50 ¥ | -27.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.45 ¥ | 3.81 ¥ | -14.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.67 ¥ | 2.67 ¥ | +0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.83 ¥ | 2.54 ¥ | -33.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.96 ¥ | 3.22 ¥ | +8.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.31 ¥ | 3.67 ¥ | -14.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 75.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.33 ¥ | 5.38 ¥ | -15.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.90 ¥ | 10.75 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 28.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -28.6 % |
Transportation | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 ¥ | 260.00 ¥ | +188.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | 2.90 ¥ | -30.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 44.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -31.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.42 ¥ | 32.02 ¥ | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 155,000.00 ¥ | 142,800.00 ¥ | -7.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 147,816.67 ¥ | 112,320.00 ¥ | -24.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 450.26 ¥ | 565.00 ¥ | +25.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.50 ¥ | 53.50 ¥ | -43.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 92.71 ¥ | 109.00 ¥ | +17.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 163.54 ¥ | 229.52 ¥ | +40.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 183.33 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | -45.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 ¥ | 42.50 ¥ | -15.0 % |
Childcare | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,071.43 ¥ | 2,500.00 ¥ | -18.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 128,875.00 ¥ | 85,833.33 ¥ | -33.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 317.78 ¥ | 493.62 ¥ | +55.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 206.69 ¥ | 284.90 ¥ | +37.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 501.19 ¥ | 692.08 ¥ | +38.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 345.45 ¥ | 868.62 ¥ | +151.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,062.50 ¥ | 2,760.00 ¥ | -9.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,000.00 ¥ | 1,520.00 ¥ | -24.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 8,136.36 ¥ | 5,200.00 ¥ | -36.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,722.22 ¥ | 2,625.00 ¥ | -44.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,870.12 ¥ | 2,984.49 ¥ | -56.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,867.99 ¥ | 1,633.53 ¥ | -43.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guangzhou Edit |
Wuhan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,211.68 ¥ | 6,226.73 ¥ | -24.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.54 | 4.68 | +3.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 99 | 35 |
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