Cost of Living Comparison Between Tianjin and Glasgow 

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Cost of Living in Glasgow is 117.3% higher than in Tianjin (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Glasgow is 154.8% higher than in Tianjin
Rent Prices in Glasgow are 341.3% higher than in Tianjin
Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 204.3% higher than in Tianjin
Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 68.8% higher than in Tianjin
Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 24.7% higher than in Tianjin
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Restaurants
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ¥26.00
(£2.83)		 ¥156.33
(£17.00)		      +501.3 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ¥155.00
(£16.86)		 ¥551.75
(£60.00)		      +256.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ¥40.00
(£4.35)		 ¥68.97
(£7.50)		      +72.4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ¥6.00
(£0.65)		 ¥45.98
(£5.00)		      +666.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ¥11.50
(£1.25)		 ¥45.98
(£5.00)		      +299.8 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ¥24.50
(£2.66)		 ¥32.83
(£3.57)		      +34.0 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ¥3.25
(£0.35)		 ¥13.84
(£1.51)		      +326.0 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) ¥1.79
(£0.19)		 ¥11.24
(£1.22)		      +528.5 %
Markets
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ¥9.75
(£1.06)		 ¥12.15
(£1.32)		      +24.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ¥13.83
(£1.50)		 ¥10.07
(£1.10)		      -27.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) ¥4.99
(£0.54)		 ¥6.86
(£0.75)		      +37.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) ¥8.61
(£0.94)		 ¥26.76
(£2.91)		      +210.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) ¥57.46
(£6.25)		 ¥31.51
(£3.43)		      -45.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ¥11.11
(£1.21)		 ¥28.63
(£3.11)		      +157.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ¥29.03
(£3.16)		 ¥54.02
(£5.87)		      +86.1 %
Apples (1 lb) ¥4.26
(£0.46)		 ¥9.16
(£1.00)		      +114.8 %
Bananas (1 lb) ¥4.76
(£0.52)		 ¥4.92
(£0.53)		      +3.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) ¥4.81
(£0.52)		 ¥9.25
(£1.01)		      +92.5 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) ¥3.63
(£0.39)		 ¥9.91
(£1.08)		      +173.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) ¥2.61
(£0.28)		 ¥5.46
(£0.59)		      +109.3 %
Onions (1 lb) ¥3.40
(£0.37)		 ¥4.83
(£0.52)		      +41.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) ¥4.60
(£0.50)		 ¥7.80
(£0.85)		      +69.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) ¥4.88
(£0.53)		 ¥10.69
(£1.16)		      +119.3 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ¥90.00
(£9.79)		 ¥76.51
(£8.32)		      -15.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ¥7.00
(£0.76)		 ¥22.52
(£2.45)		      +221.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ¥16.67
(£1.81)		 ¥22.83
(£2.48)		      +37.0 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ¥35.00
(£3.81)		 ¥162.08
(£17.62)		      +363.1 %
Transportation
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ¥2.00
(£0.22)		 ¥28.51
(£3.10)		      +1,325.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ¥60.00
(£6.52)		 ¥643.70
(£70.00)		      +972.8 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ¥11.00
(£1.20)		 ¥40.46
(£4.40)		      +267.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ¥4.00
(£0.43)		 ¥13.02
(£1.42)		      +225.6 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ¥51.00
(£5.55)		 ¥423.01
(£46.00)		      +729.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) ¥7.99
(£0.87)		 ¥13.32
(£1.45)		      +66.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ¥129,900.00
(£14,126.07)		 ¥265,711.54
(£28,895.00)		      +104.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ¥115,650.00
(£12,576.45)		 ¥281,518.03
(£30,613.89)		      +143.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ¥632.67
(£68.80)		 ¥2,285.54
(£248.54)		      +261.3 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ¥42.25
(£4.59)		 ¥121.37
(£13.20)		      +187.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ¥50.00
(£5.44)		 ¥287.87
(£31.30)		      +475.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ¥112.50
(£12.23)		 ¥300.61
(£32.69)		      +167.2 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ¥70.00
(£7.61)		 ¥133.34
(£14.50)		      +90.5 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ¥50.00
(£5.44)		 ¥110.35
(£12.00)		      +120.7 %
Childcare
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ¥4,333.33
(£471.23)		 ¥6,358.87
(£691.50)		      +46.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ¥75,000.00
(£8,155.93)		 ¥146,811.36
(£15,965.11)		      +95.7 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ¥371.25
(£40.37)		 ¥936.13
(£101.80)		      +152.2 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ¥230.00
(£25.01)		 ¥317.89
(£34.57)		      +38.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ¥564.33
(£61.37)		 ¥692.35
(£75.29)		      +22.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ¥583.33
(£63.44)		 ¥647.68
(£70.43)		      +11.0 %
Rent Per Month
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ¥2,222.00
(£241.63)		 ¥9,036.60
(£982.69)		      +306.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ¥1,544.00
(£167.90)		 ¥6,925.82
(£753.15)		      +348.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ¥4,322.00
(£470.00)		 ¥19,194.06
(£2,087.27)		      +344.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ¥2,930.00
(£318.63)		 ¥13,466.68
(£1,464.44)		      +359.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ¥3,361.26
(£365.52)		 ¥2,645.50
(£287.69)		      -21.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ¥1,478.41
(£160.77)		 ¥1,964.91
(£213.68)		      +32.9 %
Salaries And Financing
 Tianjin Edit Glasgow Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ¥7,831.27
(£851.62)		 ¥24,889.71
(£2,706.65)		      +217.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.54 4.68      +32.3 %
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