Cost of living
Sichuan compared to Hunan (China)
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Overview comparison
SichuanHunan (China)
Consumer prices in Sichuan are roughly 3% higher than in Hunan (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Sichuan | Hunan (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 524 | 543 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,249 | 1,604 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 449 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,615 | 1,809 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 216.81 | 232.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 384.3 | 517.11 |
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| Food person | 282 | 241 |
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| Food family | 616 | 784 |
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| Transport person | 100.68 | 87.65 |
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| Transport family | 210.53 | 257.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.14 years | 78.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sichuan | Hunan (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 4.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.94 | 17.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 5.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.72 | 3.56 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sichuan | Hunan (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 246.3 | 297.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.89 | 128.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 444.99 | 476.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.09 | 315.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.2 | 36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.13 | 59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.01 | 8.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sichuan | Hunan (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.59 | 3.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,596 | 1,908 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,202 | 1,504 |
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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 | 30.21% | 30.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.48 | 3.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sichuan | Hunan (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 | 2.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.86 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.9 | 15.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.22 | 4.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 13.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Sichuan | Hunan (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.26 | 33.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.83 | 5.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.49 | 55.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.89 | 7.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.65 | 41.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.32 | 62.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 338.06 | 381.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 26,849 | 25,979 |
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