Cost of living
Shandong (China) compared to Changsha
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Overview comparison
Shandong (China)Changsha
Consumer prices in Shandong (China) are roughly 44% higher than in Changsha.
Cost of living
| Item | Shandong (China) | Changsha |
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| Total with rent one person | 668 | 506 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,725 | 1,470 |
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| Without rent one person | 357 | 313 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,551 | 1,234 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 223.55 | 254.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 479.95 | 523.76 |
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| Food person | 272 | 201 |
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| Food family | 704 | 505 |
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| Transport person | 76.51 | 71.48 |
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| Transport family | 224.8 | 169.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.53 years | 74.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shandong (China) | Changsha |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.43 | 3.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.99 | 16.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.72 | 4.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 | 0.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.75 | 3.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shandong (China) | Changsha |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 285.14 | 324.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 166.66 | 158.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 548.69 | 527.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 264.8 | 358.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.83 | 21.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.88 | 36.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.37 | 13.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shandong (China) | Changsha |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.76 | 4.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,411 | 2,406 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,434 | 5,751 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.14% | 14.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.37 | 3.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shandong (China) | Changsha |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.07 | 1.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 1.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.14 | 15.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.13 | 3.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.52 | 11.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Shandong (China) | Changsha |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.1 | 40.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.87 | 4.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.06 | 21.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.46 | 3.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.54 | 63.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.54 | 77.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 353.33 | 328.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 28,259 | 6,482 |
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