Cost of living in Chengdu, China vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 34% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27元 (€3.40) | €13 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (€4.34) | €7 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (€2.14) | €4.80 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€1.86) | €1.48 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.72) | €3.68 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.21) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (€7) | €3.59 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (€1.78) | €1.77 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.83) | €0.81 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.83) | €1.31 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (€21) | €7 | + 200% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.07) | €2.17 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.53) | €1.34 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 49% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,575元 (€713) | €1,152 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,751元 (€352) | €844 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 344元 (€44) | €170 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (€393) | €701 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (€236) | €523 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (€28) | €79 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (€12) | €28 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (€281) | €421 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (€72) | €109 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (€5.32) | €6 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 11% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (€65) | €63 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594元 (€76) | €71 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (€84) | €89 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 27% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (€27,234) | €15,286 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.88) | €1.21 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 131元 (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (€3.19) | €12 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 28% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (€3.25) | €4.55 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26元 (€3.27) | €14 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (€20) | €50 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (€2.27) | €3.53 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (€5.06) | €3.60 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (€4.70) | €3.64 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.30) | €1.97 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.28) | €2.40 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (€8) | €13 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 31% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135元 (€17) | €37 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 79元 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 296元 (€38) | €26 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279元 (€36) | €44 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (€4.05) | €2.93 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (€4.20) | €2.96 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,257元 (€416) | €504 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42元 (€0.05) | €0.09 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 227元 (€29) | €59 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.57) | €4.77 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 35% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Limassol you would need to make just about €2,225 (17,403元) in Chengdu.
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