Cost of living in Nantong is 20% lower than in Seria (without rent).
Rent in Nantong is 71% cheaper than in Seria.
Cost of living including rent in Nantong is 50% lower than in Seria.
Food in Nantong is 39% cheaper than in Seria.
Transport in Nantong is 71% more expensive than in Seria.
| Nantong | Seria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nantong | Seria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.03 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 44 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.57 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 1.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.81 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.36 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.73 $ | 8.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.6 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.09 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.02 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.85 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.42 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.8 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.7 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.3 $ | 66.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 613 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 290 $ | 1,047 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 679 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 568 $ | 1,209 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,309 $ | 4,007 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,602 $ | 2,964 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,297 $ | 703 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.8 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.81 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 7.94 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.1 $ | 31.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 288 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,355 $ | 18,911 $ |