Cost of living
Guangdong (China) compared to Nanjing
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Overview comparison
Guangdong (China)Nanjing
Consumer prices in Nanjing are roughly 22% higher than in Guangdong (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Guangdong (China) | Nanjing |
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| Total with rent one person | 637 | 777 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,238 | 2,452 |
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| Without rent one person | 437 | 458 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,450 | 1,673 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 241.34 | 347.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 454.7 | 673.62 |
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| Food person | 277 | 238 |
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| Food family | 710 | 569 |
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| Transport person | 80.74 | 86.87 |
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| Transport family | 256.67 | 279.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.07 years | 94.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Guangdong (China) | Nanjing |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.55 | 3.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.37 | 21.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.66 | 5.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.34 | 4.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Guangdong (China) | Nanjing |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 280.9 | 490.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.53 | 257.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 542.64 | 631.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 362.47 | 398.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.28 | 36.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.3 | 45.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.24 | 14.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Guangdong (China) | Nanjing |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.46 | 4.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,682 | 5,833 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,179 | 3,422 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.05% | 21.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.39 | 4.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Guangdong (China) | Nanjing |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 | 2.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 1.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 1.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.21 | 13.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 2.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.69 | 13.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Guangdong (China) | Nanjing |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.36 | 30.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.72 | 4.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 64.4 | 28.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.01 | 6.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.53 | 56.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.49 | 68.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 308.26 | 456.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,307 | 25,775 |
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