Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 5% cheaper than in Debrecen (Hungary)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 15% cheaper than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Chengdu | Debrecen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (1,521 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (1,751 Ft) | 1,729 Ft | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (763 Ft) | 803 Ft | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (851 Ft) | 253 Ft | + 236% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (637 Ft) | 743 Ft | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (395 Ft) | 783 Ft | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (3,019 Ft) | 4,403 Ft | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (630 Ft) | 466 Ft | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (249 Ft) | 291 Ft | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (298 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (6,804 Ft) | 1,672 Ft | + 307% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (444 Ft) | 705 Ft | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (514 Ft) | 1,187 Ft | - 57% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Chengdu | Debrecen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (235,182 Ft) | 210,696 Ft | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (150,526 Ft) | 220,044 Ft | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (24,511 Ft) | 41,577 Ft | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (164,977 Ft) | 152,297 Ft | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (91,292 Ft) | 89,941 Ft | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (11,106 Ft) | 25,026 Ft | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (4,778 Ft) | 3,732 Ft | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (100,555 Ft) | 121,910 Ft | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (28,809 Ft) | 32,579 Ft | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (2,323 Ft) | 2,664 Ft | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (2,122 Ft) | 1,734 Ft | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 5% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (23,474 Ft) | 26,979 Ft | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (13,634 Ft) | 12,296 Ft | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (31,410 Ft) | 31,467 Ft | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (33,511 Ft) | 21,478 Ft | + 56% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 12% cheaper than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (8,677,435 Ft) | 10,675,300 Ft | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (418 Ft) | 681 Ft | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (8,888 Ft) | 6,521 Ft | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (1,329 Ft) | 3,672 Ft | - 64% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 15% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Chengdu | Debrecen | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (1,295 Ft) | 2,368 Ft | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (1,243 Ft) | 3,042 Ft | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (8,074 Ft) | 10,265 Ft | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (907 Ft) | 1,644 Ft | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (2,019 Ft) | 887 Ft | + 128% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (1,803 Ft) | 906 Ft | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (517 Ft) | 368 Ft | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (585 Ft) | 650 Ft | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (2,997 Ft) | 2,562 Ft | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 14% more expensive than in Debrecen (Hungary) | ||||
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Chengdu | Debrecen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (8,262 Ft) | 6,788 Ft | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (4,093 Ft) | 3,620 Ft | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (15,585 Ft) | 9,581 Ft | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (15,339 Ft) | 10,287 Ft | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (2,668 Ft) | 2,372 Ft | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (1,633 Ft) | 551 Ft | + 196% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (1,756 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 255% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (164,108 Ft) | 170,903 Ft | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (20 Ft) | 39 Ft | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (11,480 Ft) | 11,226 Ft | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (1,055 Ft) | 1,441 Ft | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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