Cost of living
Ningbo compared to Cangzhou
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Overview comparison
NingboCangzhou
Consumer prices in Cangzhou are roughly 13% higher than in Ningbo.
Cost of living
| Item | Ningbo | Cangzhou |
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| Total with rent one person | 632 | 585 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,993 | 2,626 |
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| Without rent one person | 410 | 403 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,726 | 1,423 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 297.02 | 249.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 708.92 | 612.73 |
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| Food person | 314 | 220 |
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| Food family | 756 | 550 |
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| Transport person | 87.44 | 71.87 |
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| Transport family | 207.97 | 194.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.68 years | 81.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ningbo | Cangzhou |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.39 | 2.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.16 | 34.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.03 | 5.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.16 | 2.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.36 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ningbo | Cangzhou |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.94 | 428.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 231.23 | 211.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 767.78 | 620.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 530.08 | 503.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.66 | 33.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.04 | 42.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.44 | 11.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ningbo | Cangzhou |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.21 | 3.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,526 | 4,987 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,913 | 2,589 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.91% | 23.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.12 | 4.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ningbo | Cangzhou |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 | 1.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.2 | 1.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 1.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 12.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.37 | 3.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.17 | 9.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Ningbo | Cangzhou |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.51 | 36.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.04 | 7.95 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.69 | 40.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.83 | 5.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.04 | 65.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.05 | 97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 579.44 | 738.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,866 | 23,317 |
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