Cost of living in Shenzhen is 27% higher than in Beruwala (without rent).
Rent in Shenzhen is 169% more expensive than in Beruwala.
Cost of living including rent in Shenzhen is 74% higher than in Beruwala.
Food in Shenzhen is 8% cheaper than in Beruwala.
Transport in Shenzhen is 471% more expensive than in Beruwala.
| Shenzhen | Beruwala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shenzhen | Beruwala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.6 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.7 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.73 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.24 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.65 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.95 $ | 9.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.6 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.62 $ | 3.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.44 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.98 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 0.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.7 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.6 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 997 $ | 272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 713 $ | 165 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,800 $ | 531 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,100 $ | 1,589 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,892 $ | 1,410 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,649 $ | 168 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.47 % | 19.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.07 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.2 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 605 $ | 31.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,117 $ | 601 $ |