Cost of living in Fukuyama is 55% higher than in Chengdu (without rent).
Rent in Fukuyama is 40% more expensive than in Chengdu.
Cost of living including rent in Fukuyama is 50% higher than in Chengdu.
Food in Fukuyama is 64% more expensive than in Chengdu.
Transport in Fukuyama is 67% more expensive than in Chengdu.
| Fukuyama | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fukuyama | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.6 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.5 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.13 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.78 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.32 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.25 $ | 3.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.33 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.1 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 37.5 $ | 3.55 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.4 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.1 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.67 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.08 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.1 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.4 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 190 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 424 $ | 329 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 428 $ | 319 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 586 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,125 $ | 4,168 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,082 $ | 2,205 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,556 $ | 892 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1 % | 4.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.7 $ | 32 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Haircut | 9.62 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.2 $ | 53.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 437 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,455 $ | 15,153 $ |