Cost of living in Xingtai is 4% higher than in Xi'an (without rent).
Rent in Xingtai is 13% more expensive than in Xi'an.
Cost of living including rent in Xingtai is 7% higher than in Xi'an.
Food in Xingtai is 21% more expensive than in Xi'an.
Transport in Xingtai is 37% cheaper than in Xi'an.
| Xingtai | Xi'an | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Xingtai | Xi'an | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.72 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.07 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.7 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.16 $ | 2.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.94 $ | 28 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.99 $ | 3.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.6 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.33 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.47 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.13 $ | 2.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.4 $ | 28 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.7 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.98 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 173 $ | 430 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 215 $ | 476 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,355 $ | 2,613 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,048 $ | 2,013 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 695 $ | 971 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.75 % | 4.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 79.4 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.06 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Haircut | 4.24 $ | 3.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.9 $ | 70.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.1 $ | 41.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 553 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,137 $ | 18,300 $ |