- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Chongqing
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元100 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (9 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (4.45 zł) | 6 zł | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (3.39 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.47 (3.02 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元146 (81 zł) | 20 zł | + 303% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (4.56 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,974 (2,744 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,804 (1,547 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元679 (375 zł) | 463 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,717 (1,499 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (674 zł) | 844 zł | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (220 zł) | 248 zł | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元126 (69 zł) | 47 zł | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,220 (1,224 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元378 (208 zł) | 434 zł | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元964 (532 zł) | 275 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元369 (203 zł) | 113 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元738 (407 zł) | 297 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元359 (198 zł) | 276 zł | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,319 (113,270 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (3.59 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (51 zł) | 75 zł | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (13 zł) | 27 zł | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (11 zł) | 25 zł | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元353 (195 zł) | 100 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (4.41 zł) | 12 zł | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (3.30 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (5.24 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (37 zł) | 27 zł | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (75 zł) | 65 zł | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元72 (40 zł) | 44 zł | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元587 (324 zł) | 114 zł | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元349 (192 zł) | 90 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,055 (582 zł) | 680 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (0.14 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元444 (245 zł) | 108 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,874 zł
(元17,899)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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