Cost of living in Homs is 41% lower than in Chongqing (without rent).
Rent in Homs is 10% cheaper than in Chongqing.
Cost of living including rent in Homs is 30% lower than in Chongqing.
Food in Homs is 40% cheaper than in Chongqing.
Transport in Homs is 45% cheaper than in Chongqing.
| Homs | Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Homs | Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.16 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.4 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.03 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.25 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.26 $ | 3.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 3.15 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.49 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.07 $ | 4.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 59.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.99 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.46 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.45 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.04 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.9 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.3 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.1 $ | 9.98 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 98.8 $ | 155 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 125 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 76.9 $ | 272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 523 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,506 $ | 2,378 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 302 $ | 1,355 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 52.2 $ | 890 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.34 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.1 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.03 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 7.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.8 $ | 72.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22 $ | 49.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.5 $ | 330 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,643 $ | 27,717 $ |