Cost of living in Chengdu is 23% higher than in Battambang (without rent).
Rent in Chengdu is 26% more expensive than in Battambang.
Cost of living including rent in Chengdu is 24% higher than in Battambang.
Food in Chengdu is 3% cheaper than in Battambang.
Transport in Chengdu is 183% more expensive than in Battambang.
| Chengdu | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chengdu | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.97 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.65 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.38 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.5 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.55 $ | 9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.17 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.03 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.45 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.4 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.4 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.3 $ | 21.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 329 $ | 291 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 319 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 586 $ | 402 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,168 $ | 1,173 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,205 $ | 1,002 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 892 $ | 207 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.45 % | 8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.65 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 6.37 $ | 3.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 45 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.6 $ | 15 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 389 $ | 82.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,153 $ | 3,937 $ |