Cost of living
Ningbo compared to Guangdong (China)
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Overview comparison
NingboGuangdong (China)
Consumer prices in Guangdong (China) are roughly 0% higher than in Ningbo.
Cost of living
| Item | Ningbo | Guangdong (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 632 | 637 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,993 | 2,238 |
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| Without rent one person | 410 | 437 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,726 | 1,450 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 297.02 | 241.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 708.92 | 454.7 |
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| Food person | 314 | 277 |
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| Food family | 756 | 710 |
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| Transport person | 87.44 | 80.74 |
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| Transport family | 207.97 | 256.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.68 years | 76.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ningbo | Guangdong (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.39 | 4.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.16 | 24.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.03 | 5.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 2 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.16 | 3.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.36 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ningbo | Guangdong (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.94 | 280.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 231.23 | 137.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 767.78 | 542.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 530.08 | 362.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.66 | 38.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.04 | 57.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.44 | 11.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ningbo | Guangdong (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.21 | 4.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,526 | 2,682 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,913 | 1,179 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.91% | 36.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ningbo | Guangdong (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 | 2.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.2 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 12.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.37 | 3.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.17 | 14.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Ningbo | Guangdong (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.51 | 28.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.04 | 4.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.69 | 64.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.83 | 7.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.04 | 41.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.05 | 74.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 579.44 | 308.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,866 | 23,307 |
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