Cost of living in Chengdu, China vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27元 (£2.92) | £12 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (£3.73) | £5.43 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (£1.84) | £3.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (£1.60) | £0.93 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (£1.48) | £2.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (£1.04) | £1.96 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (£5.98) | £3.47 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (£1.53) | £1.71 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (£0.72) | £1.30 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (£0.72) | £2.12 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (£18) | £7 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (£0.92) | £1.64 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (£1.32) | £1.11 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,575元 (£613) | £1,100 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,751元 (£302) | £868 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 344元 (£38) | £170 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (£338) | £659 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (£203) | £621 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (£24) | £126 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (£10) | £21 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (£242) | £386 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (£62) | £107 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (£5.45) | £6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (£4.57) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (£56) | £62 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (£23) | £30 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594元 (£65) | £66 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (£72) | £69 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (£23,410) | £18,131 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (£0.76) | £1.24 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 131元 (£14) | £65 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (£2.74) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (£2.79) | £2.95 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26元 (£2.81) | £4.55 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (£17) | £62 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (£1.95) | £2.75 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (£4.35) | £1.30 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (£4.04) | £3.71 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (£1.11) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135元 (£15) | £33 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79元 (£9) | £18 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 296元 (£33) | £66 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279元 (£31) | £58 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (£5.63) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (£3.48) | £2.90 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (£3.61) | £3.86 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,257元 (£358) | £389 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42元 (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227元 (£25) | £36 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (£2.21) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 144 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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