- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Chongqing
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.96 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.67 (3.25 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.88 (3.37 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元136 (78 zł) | 20 zł | + 290% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (4.77 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (6 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 208% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,911 (2,240 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,767 (1,585 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元398 (228 zł) | 519 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,360 (1,352 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (699 zł) | 844 zł | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (188 zł) | 275 zł | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 (63 zł) | 47 zł | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,500 (1,432 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元587 (336 zł) | 419 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元62 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元746 (427 zł) | 275 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元355 (203 zł) | 113 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元537 (307 zł) | 277 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元290 (166 zł) | 303 zł | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元193,600 (110,898 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (3.73 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (56 zł) | 75 zł | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元25 (15 zł) | 26 zł | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元235 (135 zł) | 100 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (4.58 zł) | 12 zł | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (3.43 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (5.44 zł) | 7 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (38 zł) | 28 zł | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (78 zł) | 63 zł | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 (46 zł) | 44 zł | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元615 (352 zł) | 115 zł | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元280 (160 zł) | 90 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (0.14 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (215 zł) | 108 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,806 zł
(元15,373)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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