Cost of Living Comparison Between Wuhan and Guangzhou 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Guangzhou are 6.6% higher than in Wuhan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Guangzhou are 14.8% higher than in Wuhan | |
| Rent Prices in Guangzhou are 48.0% higher than in Wuhan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guangzhou are 11.0% higher than in Wuhan | |
| Groceries Prices in Guangzhou are 14.7% higher than in Wuhan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guangzhou is 12.2% higher than in Wuhan | |
Restaurants | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 ¥ | 6.00 ¥ | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 20.67 ¥ | 23.91 ¥ | +15.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 ¥ | 3.17 ¥ | +9.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 ¥ | 2.34 ¥ | +17.0 % |
Markets | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 46.62 ¥ | 54.44 ¥ | +16.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.34 ¥ | 11.90 ¥ | +27.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.14 ¥ | 3.55 ¥ | +13.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.91 ¥ | 11.69 ¥ | +7.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 41.58 ¥ | 40.31 ¥ | -3.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.27 ¥ | 12.97 ¥ | +26.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 39.42 ¥ | 44.03 ¥ | +11.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.18 ¥ | 6.51 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.09 ¥ | 4.65 ¥ | +13.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.50 ¥ | 6.16 ¥ | +36.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.81 ¥ | 4.45 ¥ | +16.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.67 ¥ | 2.69 ¥ | +0.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.54 ¥ | 3.77 ¥ | +48.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.22 ¥ | 3.08 ¥ | -4.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 ¥ | 4.26 ¥ | +16.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 75.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.38 ¥ | 6.33 ¥ | +17.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.75 ¥ | 12.90 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | 29.00 ¥ | +45.0 % |
Transportation | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 260.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | -65.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | +44.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 ¥ | 44.00 ¥ | +46.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.02 ¥ | 32.37 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 142,800.00 ¥ | 155,000.00 ¥ | +8.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 112,320.00 ¥ | 147,816.67 ¥ | +31.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 565.00 ¥ | 450.26 ¥ | -20.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.50 ¥ | 94.50 ¥ | +76.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 109.00 ¥ | 92.71 ¥ | -14.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 229.52 ¥ | 163.54 ¥ | -28.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 100.00 ¥ | 183.33 ¥ | +83.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,500.00 ¥ | 3,071.43 ¥ | +22.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 85,833.33 ¥ | 128,875.00 ¥ | +50.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 493.62 ¥ | 315.90 ¥ | -36.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 284.90 ¥ | 203.92 ¥ | -28.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 692.08 ¥ | 503.06 ¥ | -27.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 868.62 ¥ | 345.45 ¥ | -60.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,760.00 ¥ | 3,062.50 ¥ | +11.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,520.00 ¥ | 2,000.00 ¥ | +31.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,200.00 ¥ | 8,136.36 ¥ | +56.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,625.00 ¥ | 4,722.22 ¥ | +79.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,984.49 ¥ | 6,870.12 ¥ | +130.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,633.53 ¥ | 2,867.99 ¥ | +75.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Wuhan Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,226.73 ¥ | 8,021.20 ¥ | +28.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 4.62 | -1.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 36 | 102 |
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