Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26元 (HK$28) | HK$95 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (HK$35) | HK$44 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (HK$18) | HK$46 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (HK$17) | HK$25 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (HK$15) | HK$36 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (HK$56) | HK$121 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (HK$14) | HK$30 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (HK$7) | HK$20 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (HK$7) | HK$19 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (HK$181) | HK$143 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 86% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,720元 (HK$5,207) | HK$49,422 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,792元 (HK$3,080) | HK$35,360 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323元 (HK$356) | HK$1,257 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (HK$3,395) | HK$28,175 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (HK$2,035) | HK$18,653 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (HK$240) | HK$998 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (HK$102) | HK$248 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (HK$2,428) | HK$4,111 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (HK$623) | HK$2,020 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (HK$55) | HK$85 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (HK$46) | HK$87 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (HK$558) | HK$724 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (HK$234) | HK$341 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (HK$664) | HK$629 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (HK$725) | HK$1,369 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (HK$234,973) | HK$235,774 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (HK$9) | HK$22 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (HK$173) | HK$561 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42元 (HK$47) | HK$91 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (HK$28) | HK$57 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (HK$27) | HK$115 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (HK$175) | HK$381 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (HK$20) | HK$67 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (HK$44) | HK$44 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (HK$41) | HK$51 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (HK$11) | HK$13 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (HK$11) | HK$22 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (HK$67) | HK$352 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (HK$172) | HK$349 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (HK$89) | HK$202 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (HK$337) | HK$1,647 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (HK$339) | HK$987 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (HK$58) | HK$133 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (HK$35) | HK$48 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (HK$38) | HK$67 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (HK$3,550) | HK$4,100 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (HK$0.43) | HK$1.02 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (HK$248) | HK$843 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (HK$23) | HK$61 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2022.
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