Cost of living
Shanxi compared to Manitoba (China)
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Overview comparison
ShanxiManitoba (China)
Consumer prices in Shanxi are roughly 70% higher than in Manitoba (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Shanxi | Manitoba (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 637 | 642 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,132 | 1,516 |
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| Without rent one person | 384 | 452 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,336 | 1,515 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 243.97 | 216.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 475 | 419.72 |
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| Food person | 268 | 434 |
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| Food family | 744 | 843 |
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| Transport person | 74.63 | 41.87 |
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| Transport family | 234.28 | 113.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | 65.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shanxi | Manitoba (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.99 | 13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.98 | 26.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.12 | 14.6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 1.9 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.34 | 4.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shanxi | Manitoba (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 286.6 | 211.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.93 | 156.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 547.56 | 580.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 333.27 | 250.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.68 | 55.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.6 | 83.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.23 | 13.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shanxi | Manitoba (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.17 | 40.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,882 | 1,093 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,097 | 743 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.83% | 23.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.85 | 6.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shanxi | Manitoba (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 0.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.98 | 13.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.18 | 3.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 7.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.85 |
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Other
| Item | Shanxi | Manitoba (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.47 | 59.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.55 | 6.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.56 | 17.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.95 | 5.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.71 | 89.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.12 | 132.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 324.94 | 202.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 31,430 | 3,738 |
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