Cost of living
Shengang compared to Meishan
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Overview comparison
ShengangMeishan
Consumer prices in Shengang are roughly 2% higher than in Meishan.
Cost of living
| Item | Shengang | Meishan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,065 | 1,001 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,117 | 2,441 |
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| Without rent one person | 570 | 636 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,752 | 1,731 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 448.73 | 479.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 956.56 | 943.91 |
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| Food person | 407 | 409 |
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| Food family | 1,125 | 800 |
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| Transport person | 106.71 | 94.83 |
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| Transport family | 242.45 | 281.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.27 years | 78.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shengang | Meishan |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.2 | 3.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.33 | 26.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.87 | 5.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 | 2.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.4 | 3.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.2 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shengang | Meishan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 469.46 | 478.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 419.23 | 353.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,069.55 | 911.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,060.21 | 911.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.9 | 20.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.67 | 42.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.62 | 10.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shengang | Meishan |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.11 | 2.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,010 | 2,129 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,977 | 1,431 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 98.98% | 79.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.36 | 11.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shengang | Meishan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 3.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.49 | 1.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.82 | 19.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 6.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.88 | 21.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Shengang | Meishan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.8 | 30.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.88 | 8.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.03 | 33.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.26 | 16.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.82 | 73.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.07 | 54.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 295.97 | 285.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,475 | 15,527 |
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