Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 19% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Changzhou (China) is 6% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Changzhou | Umeå | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (71 kr) | 98 kr | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (52 kr) | 76 kr | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (31 kr) | 52 kr | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (19 kr) | 14 kr | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (17 kr) | 34 kr | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (13 kr) | 32 kr | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130元 (191 kr) | 61 kr | + 211% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22元 (32 kr) | 27 kr | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 14 kr | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10元 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250元 (367 kr) | 95 kr | + 285% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.53元 (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 27% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Changzhou (China) is about the same as in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Changzhou | Umeå | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,544元 (21,338 kr) | 10,724 kr | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500元 (6,602 kr) | 8,003 kr | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 850元 (1,247 kr) | 2,173 kr | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,185元 (4,672 kr) | 6,969 kr | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,800元 (4,108 kr) | 4,879 kr | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850元 (1,247 kr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (117 kr) | 185 kr | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,700元 (2,494 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (880 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45元 (66 kr) | 100 kr | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60元 (88 kr) | 181 kr | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Changzhou (China) is 15% more expensive than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Changzhou | Umeå | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800元 (1,174 kr) | 921 kr | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 891元 (1,307 kr) | 1,008 kr | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000元 (1,467 kr) | 992 kr | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Changzhou | Umeå | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 220,433 kr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 70元 (102 kr) | 504 kr | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 220 kr | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Changzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Changzhou | Umeå | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20元 (29 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30元 (44 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.00元 (7 kr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22元 (32 kr) | 301 kr | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Changzhou | Umeå | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123元 (181 kr) | 420 kr | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (123 kr) | 260 kr | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 412元 (605 kr) | 750 kr | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53元 (78 kr) | 113 kr | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (47 kr) | 42 kr | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (49 kr) | 84 kr | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 180元 (264 kr) | 428 kr | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (27 kr) | 62 kr | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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