Cost of living
Chongqing compared to Fujian (China)
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Overview comparison
ChongqingFujian (China)
Consumer prices in Fujian (China) are roughly 45% higher than in Chongqing.
Cost of living
| Item | Chongqing | Fujian (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 789 | 635 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,808 | 1,866 |
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| Without rent one person | 464 | 409 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,480 | 1,626 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 233.25 | 204.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 545.98 | 518.32 |
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| Food person | 219 | 288 |
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| Food family | 553 | 590 |
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| Transport person | 87.51 | 101.09 |
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| Transport family | 216.23 | 255.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.52 years | 77.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chongqing | Fujian (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.83 | 4.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.72 | 18.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.51 | 5.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 | 1.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.51 | 2.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chongqing | Fujian (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 378.16 | 312.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 185.5 | 165.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.62 | 504.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 361.38 | 306.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.19 | 38.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.23 | 68.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.4 | 10.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chongqing | Fujian (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.86 | 5.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,830 | 2,330 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,165 | 1,475 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.55% | 35.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.11 | 4.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chongqing | Fujian (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 | 1.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 1.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.61 | 13.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.91 | 4.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.74 | 12.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.12 | 1.52 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Chongqing | Fujian (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.41 | 28.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.83 | 5.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.93 | 49.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.93 | 7.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.25 | 45.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.43 | 69.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 331.61 | 261.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,419 | 33,697 |
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