Cost of living
Shanxi compared to Guangdong (China)
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Overview comparison
ShanxiGuangdong (China)
Consumer prices in Shanxi are roughly 17% higher than in Guangdong (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Shanxi | Guangdong (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 637 | 637 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,132 | 2,238 |
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| Without rent one person | 384 | 437 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,336 | 1,450 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 243.97 | 241.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 475 | 454.7 |
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| Food person | 268 | 277 |
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| Food family | 744 | 710 |
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| Transport person | 74.63 | 80.74 |
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| Transport family | 234.28 | 256.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | 76.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shanxi | Guangdong (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.99 | 4.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.98 | 24.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.12 | 5.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 2 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.34 | 3.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shanxi | Guangdong (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 286.6 | 280.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.93 | 137.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 547.56 | 542.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 333.27 | 362.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.68 | 38.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.6 | 57.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.23 | 11.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shanxi | Guangdong (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.17 | 4.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,882 | 2,682 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,097 | 1,179 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.83% | 36.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.85 | 3.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shanxi | Guangdong (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 2.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.98 | 12.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.18 | 3.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 14.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Shanxi | Guangdong (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.47 | 28.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.55 | 4.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.56 | 64.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.95 | 7.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.71 | 41.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.12 | 74.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 324.94 | 308.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 31,430 | 23,307 |
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