Cost of living in Chengdu is 99% higher than in Sylhet (without rent).
Rent in Chengdu is 178% more expensive than in Sylhet.
Cost of living including rent in Chengdu is 123% higher than in Sylhet.
Food in Chengdu is 65% more expensive than in Sylhet.
Transport in Chengdu is 247% more expensive than in Sylhet.
| Chengdu | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chengdu | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.5 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.97 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.65 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.38 $ | 2.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.5 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.55 $ | 3.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.17 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.03 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.45 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 0.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.4 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 60.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 329 $ | 118 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 319 $ | 67.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 586 $ | 157 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,168 $ | 412 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,205 $ | 248 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 892 $ | 238 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.45 % | 8.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.65 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Haircut | 6.37 $ | 1.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.6 $ | 13.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 389 $ | 37.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,153 $ | 955 $ |