Cost of living in Changzhou, China compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元14 ($2.07) | $10 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 ($5.26) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.24 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 ($1.67) | $0.73 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 ($1.71) | $2.60 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.62 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 ($3.21) | $3.07 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.29 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.04) | $2.02 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 ($1.48) | $1.83 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Changzhou (China) is 34% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,565 ($676) | $1,164 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,356 ($349) | $806 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $112 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元30 ($4.44) | $36 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $429 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $145 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Changzhou (China) is 6% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 ($148) | $93 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 16% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 ($1.19) | $0.55 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元61 ($9) | $28 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Changzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 ($2.96) | $5.39 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.63 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.25 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.60 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 ($3.26) | $17 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元140 ($21) | $39 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 ($37) | $40 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元32 ($4.78) | $8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 ($4.44) | $3.97 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 ($3.63) | $4.00 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元100 ($15) | $127 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元160 ($24) | $35 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 ($2.22) | $7 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 468 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,372
(元16,010)
in Changzhou.
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