Cost of living in Wuxi is 38% higher than in Cholpon-Ata (without rent).
Rent in Wuxi is 28% cheaper than in Cholpon-Ata.
Cost of living including rent in Wuxi is 3% higher than in Cholpon-Ata.
Food in Wuxi is 7% more expensive than in Cholpon-Ata.
Transport in Wuxi is 493% more expensive than in Cholpon-Ata.
| Wuxi | Cholpon-Ata | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wuxi | Cholpon-Ata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.23 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.9 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.98 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 9.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.56 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.54 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.88 $ | 3.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.06 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.95 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.5 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.5 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 194 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 393 $ | 533 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 602 $ | 800 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,148 $ | 1,077 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,134 $ | 882 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,309 $ | 302 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.12 % | 18.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.6 $ | 31 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.41 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Haircut | 4.82 $ | 3.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.3 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.2 $ | 40.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 436 $ | 231 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,726 $ | 6,271 $ |