In Changchun, China, a single person typically needs around $601 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1555 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Changchun is 44% cheaper overall.
Changchun is 49% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Changchun is, on average, 81% lower than in Columbus.
Changchun tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly impact the overall cost of living in Changchun.
Food prices in Changchun are 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport costs are 32% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.87 $ |
| Dinner | 17.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 6.99 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.04 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.93 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 16.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 260 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 624 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,679 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,09 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 971 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.58% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.94 $ |
| Haircut | 2.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 285 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,935 $ |