Cost of living in Xi'an is 14% higher than in Galle (without rent).
Rent in Xi'an is 39% more expensive than in Galle.
Cost of living including rent in Xi'an is 23% higher than in Galle.
Food in Xi'an is 24% cheaper than in Galle.
Transport in Xi'an is 539% more expensive than in Galle.
| Xi'an | Galle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Xi'an | Galle | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.83 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.1 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.72 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.7 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 8.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.12 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.74 $ | 7.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.79 $ | 3.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.3 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.78 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.86 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 0.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.5 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.2 $ | 11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 430 $ | 152 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ | 81.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 476 $ | 196 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,613 $ | 1,387 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,013 $ | 1,242 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 971 $ | 201 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.48 % | 17.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.95 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Haircut | 3.49 $ | 1.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.7 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.5 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 320 $ | 31.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,300 $ | 601 $ |