Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26元 (15 zł) | 32 zł | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (9 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (5.69 zł) | 9 zł | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (7 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (3.58 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.95元 (3.49 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (96 zł) | 30 zł | + 221% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (5.14 zł) | 7 zł | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (6 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 123% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,720元 (2,772 zł) | 4,031 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,792元 (1,640 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323元 (189 zł) | 537 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (1,807 zł) | 2,231 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (1,083 zł) | 1,860 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (128 zł) | 414 zł | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (55 zł) | 47 zł | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (1,293 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (332 zł) | 516 zł | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (29 zł) | 34 zł | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (24 zł) | 22 zł | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (297 zł) | 256 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (124 zł) | 135 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (354 zł) | 268 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (386 zł) | 309 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (125,101 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (4.68 zł) | 5.94 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (92 zł) | 107 zł | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40元 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (14 zł) | 44 zł | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (93 zł) | 157 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (5.95 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (5.87 zł) | 9 zł | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (36 zł) | 43 zł | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (92 zł) | 82 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (47 zł) | 57 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (179 zł) | 130 zł | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (181 zł) | 151 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (1,890 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (0.23 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (132 zł) | 133 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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