Cost of living
Shanxi compared to Yunnan (China)
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Overview comparison
ShanxiYunnan (China)
Consumer prices in Shanxi are roughly 10% higher than in Yunnan (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Shanxi | Yunnan (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 637 | 741 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,132 | 1,945 |
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| Without rent one person | 384 | 366 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,336 | 1,744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 243.97 | 224.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 475 | 377.06 |
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| Food person | 268 | 233 |
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| Food family | 744 | 566 |
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| Transport person | 74.63 | 89.09 |
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| Transport family | 234.28 | 280.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | 76.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shanxi | Yunnan (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.99 | 3.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.98 | 17.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.12 | 5.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 1.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.34 | 3.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shanxi | Yunnan (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 286.6 | 342.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.93 | 166.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 547.56 | 421.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 333.27 | 304.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.68 | 36.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.6 | 66.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.23 | 12.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shanxi | Yunnan (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.17 | 4.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,882 | 2,578 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,097 | 1,401 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.83% | 27.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.85 | 4.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shanxi | Yunnan (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 2.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 1.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.98 | 14.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.18 | 3.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 12.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Shanxi | Yunnan (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.47 | 22.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.55 | 5.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.56 | 71.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.95 | 8.14 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.71 | 42.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.12 | 71.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 324.94 | 367.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 31,430 | 26,147 |
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