Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 8% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 7% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26元 | 45元 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 | 11元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 | 17元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 | 8元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 | 46元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 | 7元 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.95元 | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 | 107元 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 | 9元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 28% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,720元 | 6,628元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,792元 | 4,836元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323元 | 597元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 | 4,565元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 | 2,838元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 | 331元 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 | 95元 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 | 3,106元 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 | 692元 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 | 28元 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 | 42元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 | 383元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 | 247元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 | 566元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 | 622元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 13% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 | 185,606元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 | 129元 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40元 | 53元 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 21% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 | 27元 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 | 504元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 | 47元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 | 39元 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 | 31元 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 | 10元 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 | 11元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 | 41元 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 10% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 | 164元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 | 135元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 | 291元 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 | 348元 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 | 51元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 | 32元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 | 27元 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 | 3,127元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 | 0.61元 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 | 289元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 | 18元 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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