Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 17% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 8% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (269 MT) | 457 MT | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (309 MT) | 340 MT | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (135 MT) | 179 MT | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (150 MT) | 92 MT | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (113 MT) | 108 MT | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (70 MT) | 71 MT | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (533 MT) | 465 MT | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (111 MT) | 153 MT | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (44 MT) | 74 MT | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (53 MT) | 57 MT | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (1,202 MT) | 493 MT | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (78 MT) | 70 MT | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (91 MT) | 35 MT | + 160% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 45% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (41,556 MT) | 66,956 MT | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (26,597 MT) | 39,666 MT | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (4,331 MT) | 5,337 MT | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (29,151 MT) | 43,577 MT | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (16,131 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (1,962 MT) | 3,502 MT | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (844 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (17,768 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (5,090 MT) | 6,520 MT | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (410 MT) | 309 MT | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (375 MT) | 200 MT | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 23% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (4,148 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (2,409 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (5,550 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (5,921 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 8% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (1,533,269 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (73 MT) | 56 MT | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (1,570 MT) | 1,771 MT | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (238 MT) | 859 MT | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 16% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (229 MT) | 219 MT | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (220 MT) | 635 MT | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (1,427 MT) | 1,853 MT | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (160 MT) | 238 MT | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (357 MT) | 161 MT | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (319 MT) | 188 MT | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (91 MT) | 106 MT | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (103 MT) | 90 MT | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (529 MT) | 385 MT | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chengdu | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (1,460 MT) | 1,605 MT | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (723 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (2,754 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (2,710 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (471 MT) | 378 MT | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (289 MT) | 230 MT | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (310 MT) | 96 MT | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (28,997 MT) | 30,000 MT | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (3.52 MT) | 20 MT | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (2,028 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (186 MT) | 186 MT | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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