Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chengdu (China) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 27元 (£2.96) | £12 | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 34元 (£3.78) | £5.43 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 17元 (£1.87) | £3.30 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 15元 (£1.62) | £0.93 | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 13元 (£1.50) | £2.39 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 9元 (£1.06) | £1.96 | 46% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 54元 (£6) | £3.47 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 14元 (£1.55) | £1.71 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7元 (£0.73) | £1.30 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 7元 (£0.73) | £2.12 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 164元 (£18) | £7 | 166% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 8元 (£0.93) | £1.64 | 43% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 12元 (£1.33) | £1.11 | 21% |
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Chengdu (China) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 5,575元 (£621) | £1,100 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,751元 (£306) | £868 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 344元 (£38) | £170 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,077元 (£343) | £659 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,845元 (£205) | £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 (£245) | £386 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 565元 (£63) | £107 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 50元 (£5.52) | £6 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 42元 (£4.63) | £12 | 62% |
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Chengdu (China) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 506元 (£56) | £62 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 212元 (£24) | £30 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 594元 (£66) | £66 | 0% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 657元 (£73) | £69 | 6% |
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Chengdu (China) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 213,009元 (£23,712) | £18,131 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (£0.77) | £1.24 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 131元 (£15) | £65 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 25元 (£2.78) | £15 | 82% |
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Chengdu (China) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25元 (£2.83) | £2.95 | 4% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 26元 (£2.85) | £4.55 | 37% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 158元 (£18) | £62 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 18元 (£1.98) | £2.75 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 40元 (£4.41) | £1.30 | 238% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 37元 (£4.10) | £3.71 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 (£1.13) | £1.73 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10元 (£1.11) | £1.64 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 61元 (£7) | £13 | 47% |
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Chengdu (China) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 135元 (£15) | £33 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 79元 (£9) | £18 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 296元 (£33) | £66 | 50% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 279元 (£31) | £58 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 51元 (£5.70) | £8 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 32元 (£3.52) | £2.90 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 33元 (£3.66) | £3.86 | 5% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,257元 (£363) | £389 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.42元 (£0.05) | £0.10 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 227元 (£25) | £36 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20元 (£2.24) | £9 | 76% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,758 (15,793元) in Chengdu.