Cost of living
Nanyang compared to Shanxi
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Overview comparison
NanyangShanxi
Consumer prices in Shanxi are roughly 33% higher than in Nanyang.
Cost of living
| Item | Nanyang | Shanxi |
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| Total with rent one person | 640 | 637 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,023 | 2,132 |
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| Without rent one person | 439 | 384 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,109 | 1,336 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 208.29 | 243.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 463.66 | 475 |
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| Food person | 207 | 268 |
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| Food family | 689 | 744 |
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| Transport person | 86.17 | 74.63 |
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| Transport family | 230.78 | 234.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.2 years | 77.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nanyang | Shanxi |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.81 | 3.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.79 | 18.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.97 | 5.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.85 | 3.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.53 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nanyang | Shanxi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.76 | 286.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 220.24 | 168.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 468.67 | 547.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 334.85 | 333.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.33 | 36.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.38 | 59.6 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.29 | 9.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nanyang | Shanxi |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.69 | 5.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,445 | 1,882 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,709 | 1,097 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.85% | 36.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.28 | 4.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nanyang | Shanxi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.6 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.38 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.83 | 12.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.45 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10 | 14.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Nanyang | Shanxi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.72 | 29.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.44 | 5.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.68 | 60.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.45 | 5.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.78 | 45.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.47 | 82.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 342.08 | 324.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,653 | 31,430 |
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