- Cost of Living
- China
- Denmark
- Chengdu
- Copenhagen
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chengdu (China) and Copenhagen (Denmark)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 57% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元50 (kr47) | kr175 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元19.20 (kr18.05) | kr63 | 71% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10.27 (kr9.65) | kr38 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元6.83 (kr6.42) | kr7.50 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元21 (kr19.74) | kr23 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7.50 (kr7.05) | kr23 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (kr47) | kr41 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10.27 (kr9.65) | kr17.42 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (kr9.40) | kr17.27 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 (kr3.29) | kr11.64 | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元175 (kr165) | kr73 | 124% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.86 (kr7.39) | kr25 | 71% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (kr7.52) | kr12.78 | 41% |
| Housing | 65% | ||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 65% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,133 (kr2,946) | kr11,231 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元1,087 (kr1,022) | kr971 | 5% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元140 (kr132) | kr215 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (kr3,525) | kr4,445 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元1,000 (kr940) | kr850 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (kr29) | kr63 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (kr32) | kr149 | 79% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 36% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元590 (kr555) | kr817 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元200 (kr188) | kr363 | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元745 (kr700) | kr678 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元533 (kr501) | kr831 | 40% |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 0% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元280,000 (kr263,236) | kr310,485 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元10.80 (kr10.15) | kr12.54 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元500 (kr470) | kr393 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 (kr27) | kr169 | 84% |
| Personal Care | 92% | ||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 92% more expensive than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元300 (kr282) | kr71 | 297% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元14.50 (kr13.63) | kr38 | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (kr28) | kr29 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元50 (kr47) | kr29 | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (kr11.28) | kr13.38 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | kr17.10 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 (kr33) | kr214 | 85% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元67 (kr63) | kr328 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元117 (kr110) | kr176 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元150 (kr141) | kr797 | 82% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元350 (kr329) | kr644 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (kr39) | kr83 | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr38 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元19.29 (kr18.13) | kr36 | 49% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,200 (kr1,128) | kr1,000 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.93 (kr1.82) | kr1.32 | 38% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元338 (kr317) | kr293 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.75 (kr16.69) | kr41 | 59% |
| TOTAL | 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,997 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr15,625
in Copenhagen
you would need to make just about kr10,001
(元10,638)
in Chengdu.