Cost of living in Changchun, China vs Juigalpa, Nicaragua
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Changchun (China) is about the same as in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 (191 C$) | 250 C$ | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (148 C$) | 200 C$ | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (61 C$) | 45 C$ | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (88 C$) | 32 C$ | + 176% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (63 C$) | 72 C$ | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13元 (67 C$) | 45 C$ | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 107元 (567 C$) | 60 C$ | + 846% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (72 C$) | 90 C$ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.67元 (25 C$) | 45 C$ | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.53元 (24 C$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148元 (785 C$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.96元 (32 C$) | 45 C$ | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (33 C$) | 35 C$ | - 7% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Changchun (China) is 33% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258元 (22,662 C$) | 10,200 C$ | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,588元 (13,772 C$) | 6,120 C$ | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 (1,597 C$) | 2,000 C$ | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730元 (14,528 C$) | 8,417 C$ | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,404元 (7,470 C$) | 3,000 C$ | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475元 (2,528 C$) | 700 C$ | + 261% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180元 (958 C$) | 1,200 C$ | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (7,983 C$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300元 (1,597 C$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (175 C$) | 380 C$ | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (213 C$) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Changchun (China) is 21% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 157元 (834 C$) | 1,550 C$ | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179元 (955 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299元 (1,589 C$) | 2,900 C$ | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150元 (798 C$) | 2,500 C$ | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Changchun (China) is 7% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000元 (904,754 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11元 (59 C$) | 45 C$ | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 70元 (375 C$) | 400 C$ | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (165 C$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 15% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18元 (93 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15元 (79 C$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (1,064 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (160 C$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (249 C$) | 113 C$ | + 122% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46元 (247 C$) | 280 C$ | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (67 C$) | 100 C$ | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (51 C$) | 30 C$ | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20元 (106 C$) | 100 C$ | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 29% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97元 (514 C$) | 500 C$ | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 138元 (736 C$) | 500 C$ | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 (1,064 C$) | 500 C$ | + 113% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191元 (1,014 C$) | 600 C$ | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34元 (180 C$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (147 C$) | 85 C$ | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (62 C$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00元 (11 C$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 321元 (1,710 C$) | 600 C$ | + 185% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17元 (89 C$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 13% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua)
For example, you would need at least 37,378 C$ (7,023元) in Changchun to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 33,000 C$ in Juigalpa.
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