Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 441% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 256% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| New York City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (162元) | 30元 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $15 (107元) | 34元 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (60元) | 15元 | + 300% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.71 (13元) | 17元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (63元) | 12元 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (56元) | 8元 | + 618% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (45元) | 59元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 (37元) | 12元 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (19元) | 4.87元 | + 295% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (58元) | 5.84元 | + 896% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (186元) | 133元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.11 (23元) | 9元 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.53 (33元) | 10元 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 705% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 705% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| New York City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,313 (38,948元) | 4,612元 | + 745% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,018 (29,455元) | 2,952元 | + 898% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $316 (2,317元) | 481元 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,371 (32,043元) | 3,235元 | + 890% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,618 (19,194元) | 1,790元 | + 972% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $224 (1,643元) | 218元 | + 654% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (527元) | 94元 | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $446 (3,268元) | 1,972元 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $173 (1,268元) | 565元 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (118元) | 46元 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (255元) | 42元 | + 513% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| New York City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $84 (614元) | 460元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $67 (488元) | 267元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $138 (1,012元) | 616元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $289 (2,121元) | 657元 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 408% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 408% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| New York City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $57,529 (421,750元) | 170,161元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $192 (1,407元) | 174元 | + 707% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $39 (286元) | 26元 | + 985% | |
| Personal Care | + 371% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 371% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| New York City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $22 (164元) | 25元 | + 545% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (407元) | 24元 | + 1568% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $183 (1,344元) | 158元 | + 749% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $18 (131元) | 18元 | + 635% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (70元) | 40元 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $17 (127元) | 35元 | + 258% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (61元) | 10元 | + 497% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (14元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $45 (327元) | 59元 | + 457% | |
| Entertainment | + 605% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 605% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| New York City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $102 (751元) | 162元 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $52 (380元) | 80元 | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $575 (4,216元) | 306元 | + 1280% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $183 (1,341元) | 301元 | + 346% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $23 (172元) | 52元 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (56元) | 32元 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $14 (104元) | 34元 | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,189 (8,715元) | 3,218元 | + 171% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.74 (13元) | 0.39元 | + 3167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $325 (2,380元) | 225元 | + 957% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $21 (156元) | 21元 | + 653% | |
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TOTAL | + 441% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 766 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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