- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Changchun
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 9% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元28 | 元40 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 | 元26 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 | 元27 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 | 元13 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 | 元16 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元13 | 元12 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元107 | 元57 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 | 元14 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.67 | 元8 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.53 | 元5.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 | 元95 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.96 | 元8 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 | 元6 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 2% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,102 | 元3,917 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,500 | 元2,500 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 | 元533 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 | 元2,800 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,400 | 元1,450 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元475 | 元800 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元180 | 元136 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,500 | 元2,488 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元300 | 元500 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元33 | 元35 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元40 | 元22 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 36% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元157 | 元442 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元175 | 元195 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 | 元600 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 | 元499 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 6% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元192,500 | 元182,922 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 | 元8 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 | 元110 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 | 元31 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 2% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 | 元150 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元15 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元200 | 元80 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 | 元10 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 | 元33 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元46 | 元33 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 | 元9 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 | 元11 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 | 元40 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 38% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元97 | 元124 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元138 | 元96 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 | 元50 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元191 | 元543 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元34 | 元46 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 | 元31 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元12 | 元13 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 | 元3.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元321 | 元780 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 | 元12 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 13% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元13,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元11,329
in Changchun.
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