Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 44% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 19% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61元 | 30元 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 | 34元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 | 15元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 | 17元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 | 12元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 | 8元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 | 59元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 | 12元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 | 4.87元 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 | 5.84元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135元 | 133元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9元 | 10元 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 120% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,441元 | 4,612元 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,900元 | 2,952元 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519元 | 481元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,529元 | 3,235元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,615元 | 1,790元 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333元 | 218元 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89元 | 94元 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838元 | 1,972元 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 722元 | 565元 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 | 46元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 | 42元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 25% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 443元 | 460元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 392元 | 267元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 703元 | 616元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 754元 | 657元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 8% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,054元 | 170,161元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212元 | 174元 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53元 | 26元 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 28% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 | 25元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60元 | 24元 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 239元 | 158元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 | 18元 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 | 40元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 | 35元 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 | 10元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 | 11元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 88元 | 59元 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 64% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 205元 | 162元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115元 | 80元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,539元 | 306元 | + 404% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 613元 | 301元 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 | 52元 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 | 32元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44元 | 34元 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,329元 | 3,218元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38元 | 0.39元 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 259元 | 225元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31元 | 21元 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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