Cost of living in Chengdu, China vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 31% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27元 (£2.94) | £10 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (£3.75) | £6 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (£1.85) | £3.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (£1.60) | £1.01 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (£1.48) | £2.86 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (£1.05) | £1.28 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (£6.00) | £5.47 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (£1.53) | £1.94 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (£0.72) | £0.85 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (£0.72) | £1.71 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (£18) | £8 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (£0.92) | £1.78 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (£1.32) | £0.90 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 65% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,575元 (£615) | £1,801 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,751元 (£304) | £1,197 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 344元 (£38) | £138 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (£340) | £981 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (£204) | £609 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (£24) | £131 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (£10) | £17 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (£243) | £331 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (£62) | £66 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (£5.47) | £5.73 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (£4.59) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 19% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (£56) | £81 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (£23) | £29 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594元 (£66) | £67 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (£73) | £63 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (£23,505) | £17,216 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (£0.76) | £1.21 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 131元 (£15) | £52 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (£2.75) | £13 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 26% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (£2.80) | £3.90 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26元 (£2.83) | £7 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (£17) | £80 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (£1.96) | £3.07 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (£4.37) | £1.41 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (£4.06) | £3.30 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (£1.12) | £1.51 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (£1.10) | £1.20 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135元 (£15) | £32 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79元 (£9) | £23 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 296元 (£33) | £89 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279元 (£31) | £51 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (£5.65) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (£3.49) | £3.62 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (£3.63) | £4.40 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,257元 (£359) | £401 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42元 (£0.05) | £0.17 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227元 (£25) | £27 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (£2.22) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 204 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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