Cost of Living Comparison Between China and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Cost of Living in China is 0.0% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 0.0% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in China are 0.0% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 0.0% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 0.0% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 0.0% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 171.00 ¥ | 171.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 ¥ | 7.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.92 ¥ | 21.92 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 ¥ | 3.31 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 ¥ | 2.05 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Markets | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 49.00 ¥ | 49.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 10.69 ¥ | 10.69 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.08 ¥ | 3.08 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.48 ¥ | 11.48 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 43.01 ¥ | 43.01 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.71 ¥ | 10.71 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 34.95 ¥ | 34.95 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.83 ¥ | 5.83 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.15 ¥ | 4.15 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.79 ¥ | 4.79 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.82 ¥ | 3.82 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.41 ¥ | 2.41 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.94 ¥ | 2.94 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.24 ¥ | 4.24 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.96 ¥ | 3.96 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 ¥ | 80.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.81 ¥ | 5.81 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.79 ¥ | 11.79 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 ¥ | 150.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 ¥ | 4.02 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 48.00 ¥ | 48.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.19 ¥ | 31.19 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 140,000.00 ¥ | 140,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 121,048.83 ¥ | 121,048.83 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 365.63 ¥ | 365.63 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 71.02 ¥ | 71.02 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.23 ¥ | 81.23 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 286.45 ¥ | 286.45 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 105.95 ¥ | 105.95 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 ¥ | 45.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,956.51 ¥ | 2,956.51 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 125,790.48 ¥ | 125,790.48 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 329.56 ¥ | 329.56 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 236.34 ¥ | 236.34 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 516.83 ¥ | 516.83 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 534.65 ¥ | 534.65 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,148.78 ¥ | 3,148.78 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,848.68 ¥ | 1,848.68 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,585.29 ¥ | 6,585.29 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,887.24 ¥ | 3,887.24 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,214.13 ¥ | 4,214.13 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,020.84 ¥ | 2,020.84 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,654.24 ¥ | 6,654.24 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.06 | 4.06 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 23 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 | |
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