- Cost of Living
- China
- Romania
- Chengdu
- Bucharest
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chengdu (China) and Bucharest (Romania)
| Food | 12% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 12% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元50 (27 lei) | 26 lei | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元19.20 (10.51 lei) | 17.03 lei | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10.27 (5.62 lei) | 9.61 lei | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元8.71 (4.77 lei) | 4.45 lei | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元21 (11.49 lei) | 9.75 lei | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7.50 (4.10 lei) | 5.56 lei | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (27 lei) | 11.61 lei | 136% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9.70 (5.31 lei) | 4.33 lei | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (5.47 lei) | 4.21 lei | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.60 (1.97 lei) | 3.28 lei | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元175 (96 lei) | 25 lei | 280% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.78 (4.26 lei) | 5.50 lei | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.80 (4.27 lei) | 2.46 lei | 73% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 8% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,133 (1,715 lei) | 2,394 lei | 28% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元1,087 (595 lei) | 400 lei | 49% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元140 (77 lei) | 36 lei | 111% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (2,052 lei) | 1,978 lei | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元1,000 (547 lei) | 316 lei | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (16.97 lei) | 32 lei | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (18.61 lei) | 18.74 lei | 1% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 14% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元590 (323 lei) | 346 lei | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元200 (109 lei) | 167 lei | 35% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元745 (408 lei) | 293 lei | 39% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元533 (292 lei) | 283 lei | 3% |
| Transportation | 95% | ||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 95% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元280,000 (153,232 lei) | 73,824 lei | 108% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元10.80 (5.91 lei) | 6.04 lei | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元285 (156 lei) | 55 lei | 185% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 (15.25 lei) | 13.62 lei | 12% |
| Personal Care | 158% | ||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 158% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元300 (164 lei) | 41 lei | 303% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元14.50 (7.94 lei) | 21 lei | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (16.42 lei) | 11.55 lei | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元50 (27 lei) | 15.29 lei | 79% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (6.57 lei) | 5.95 lei | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 8.81 lei | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 (19.15 lei) | 23 lei | 18% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 3% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元67 (37 lei) | 68 lei | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元117 (64 lei) | 43 lei | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元150 (82 lei) | 103 lei | 20% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元350 (192 lei) | 145 lei | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (23 lei) | 17 lei | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (16.42 lei) | 10.63 lei | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元19.29 (10.55 lei) | 6.63 lei | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,200 (657 lei) | 750 lei | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.93 (1.06 lei) | 0.96 lei | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元338 (185 lei) | 246 lei | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.75 (9.71 lei) | 13.45 lei | 28% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,603 prices entered by 431 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 30% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 16,276 lei
(元29,741)
in Chengdu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 lei
in Bucharest.