Cost of living in Changchun is 45% lower than in Tanchon (without rent).
Rent in Changchun is 73% cheaper than in Tanchon.
Cost of living including rent in Changchun is 62% lower than in Tanchon.
Food in Changchun is 54% cheaper than in Tanchon.
Transport in Changchun is 25% cheaper than in Tanchon.
| Changchun | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Changchun | Tanchon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.87 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.8 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.52 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.97 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.68 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.99 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.04 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.93 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.08 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 4.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.7 $ | 81 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.6 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 260 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 624 $ | 3,060 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,679 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,090 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 971 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.58 % | 12.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.94 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 2.3 $ | 4.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.1 $ | 64.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.1 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 285 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,935 $ | 3,335 $ |