Cost of living in Shangqiu is 58% higher than in Multan (without rent).
Rent in Shangqiu is 210% more expensive than in Multan.
Cost of living including rent in Shangqiu is 109% higher than in Multan.
Food in Shangqiu is 47% more expensive than in Multan.
Transport in Shangqiu is 57% more expensive than in Multan.
| Shangqiu | Multan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shangqiu | Multan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.07 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.4 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.82 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.17 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.28 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.22 $ | 1.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.85 $ | 3.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.6 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.19 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.86 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.35 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.7 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.5 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.3 $ | 11.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 353 $ | 63 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 645 $ | 186 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 312 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ | 245 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,237 $ | 1,057 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,037 $ | 902 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 679 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.21 % | 16.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.92 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Haircut | 4.29 $ | 2.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.4 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.6 $ | 14.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 432 $ | 23.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,304 $ | 1,034 $ |