Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 24% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 41% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Chengdu | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (2,494 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (2,871 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (1,251 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (1,396 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (1,045 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (648 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (4,952 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (1,033 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (408 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (488 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (11,159 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (728 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (843 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Chengdu | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (385,739 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (246,889 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (40,201 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (270,591 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (149,734 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (18,216 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (7,837 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (164,928 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (47,251 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (3,809 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (3,481 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 35% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (38,502 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (22,361 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (51,517 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (54,964 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Chengdu | malabo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (14,232,459 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (686 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (14,578 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (2,180 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Chengdu | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (2,124 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (2,038 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (13,243 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (1,487 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (3,312 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (2,958 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (848 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (960 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (4,915 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Chengdu | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (13,552 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (6,713 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (25,562 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (25,159 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (4,377 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (2,678 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (2,881 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (269,166 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (33 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (18,829 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (1,730 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 73% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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