Cost of living in Chengdu, China

Summary of cost of living in Chengdu

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 15,257元
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 6,710元
  • Cost of living in Chengdu is cheaper than in 63% of cities in Asia (12 out of 19)
  • Cost of living in Chengdu is cheaper than in 93% of cities in the World (183 out of 197)
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List of prices in Chengdu
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 49元
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 34元
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 15元
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 17元
12 eggs, large 12元
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 8元
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 59元
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 12元
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.87元
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 5.84元
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 133元
2 liters of coca-cola 9元
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 10元
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,935元
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,952元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 481元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,235元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,790元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 218元
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 94元
40” flat screen tv 1,972元
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 565元
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 46元
Hourly rate for cleaning help 42元
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 460元
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 267元
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 616元
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 657元
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 170,161元
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 8元
Monthly ticket public transport 157元
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 27元
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 25元
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 24元
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 158元
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 18元
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 40元
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 35元
4 rolls of toilet paper 10元
Tube of toothpaste 11元
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 59元
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 162元
2 tickets to the movies 80元
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 306元
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 301元
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 52元
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 32元
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 34元
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,218元
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.39元
1 month of gym membership in business district 225元
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 21元
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 03, 2023

Chengdu position in our World Ranking

the world
183rd
out of 197
asia
12th
out of 19

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