Cost of living
Zhejiang compared to Sichuan
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Overview comparison
ZhejiangSichuan
Consumer prices in Sichuan are roughly 10% higher than in Zhejiang.
Cost of living
| Item | Zhejiang | Sichuan |
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| Total with rent one person | 584 | 524 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,619 | 2,249 |
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| Without rent one person | 356 | 386 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,706 | 1,615 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 190.97 | 216.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 451.52 | 384.3 |
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| Food person | 213 | 282 |
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| Food family | 594 | 616 |
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| Transport person | 98.28 | 100.68 |
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| Transport family | 279.13 | 210.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.67 years | 72.14 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zhejiang | Sichuan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.45 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.12 | 21.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.4 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.9 | 2.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zhejiang | Sichuan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 237.2 | 246.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 182.5 | 125.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 524.41 | 444.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 350.05 | 308.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.69 | 33.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.38 | 66.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.12 | 9.01 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zhejiang | Sichuan |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.45 | 4.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,538 | 2,596 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,246 | 1,202 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.39% | 30.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.73 | 4.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zhejiang | Sichuan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 2.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.5 | 1.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.12 | 1.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.58 | 15.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.22 | 3.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.83 | 13.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Zhejiang | Sichuan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.28 | 23.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.6 | 5.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.9 | 67.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.81 | 6.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.71 | 45.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.37 | 76.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 357.13 | 338.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,329 | 26,849 |
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