Cost of living comparison
compared to
Haikou vs. China Cost of Living Summary
Haikou is 14.7% more expensive than China overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 7.2% more in Haikou
- Groceries
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pay 6.4% less in Haikou
- Transportation
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pay 68.6% more in Haikou
- Housing
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pay 4.0% more in Haikou
- Childcare
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pay 62.2% more in Haikou
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 4.0% less in Haikou
- Clothing
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pay 28.9% less in Haikou
The cost of transportation, childcare, restaurants, and housing in Haikou are more expensive than in China. Expenses including clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Haikou.
Haikou vs. China Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Haikou instead of China, you would:
pay 7.2% more for restaurants
|
China
|
Haikou
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.90
CN¥20.44
|
$3.37
CN¥23.76
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.02
CN¥35.39
|
$5.26
CN¥37.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.47
CN¥3.35
|
$0.44
CN¥3.13
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.28
CN¥1.95
|
$0.32
CN¥2.23
|
|
China vs. Haikou - Cost of restaurants
pay 6.4% less for groceries
|
China
|
Haikou
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.63
CN¥11.49
|
$1.50
CN¥10.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.32
CN¥44.58
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
CN¥47.30
|
$7.17
CN¥50.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.56
CN¥11.02
|
$1.93
CN¥13.59
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
CN¥10.75
|
$1.65
CN¥11.67
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
CN¥5.24
|
$0.64
CN¥4.49
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.55
CN¥3.85
|
$0.41
CN¥2.92
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.62
CN¥4.40
|
$0.38
CN¥2.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
CN¥3.56
|
$0.41
CN¥2.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
CN¥2.12
|
$0.36
CN¥2.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.39
CN¥2.78
|
$0.32
CN¥2.24
|
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China vs. Haikou - Cost of groceries
pay 68.6% more for transportation
|
China
|
Haikou
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.34
CN¥30.59
|
$4.36
CN¥30.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.32
CN¥143.36
|
$50.51
CN¥356.35
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,143.98
CN¥135,051.24
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.94
CN¥27.81
|
$6.17
CN¥43.55
|
|
China vs. Haikou - Cost of transportation
pay 4.0% more for housing
|
China
|
Haikou
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.18
CN¥78.85
|
$10.52
CN¥74.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$304.90
CN¥2,150.88
|
$350.79
CN¥2,474.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$195.65
CN¥1,380.18
|
$280.63
CN¥1,979.74
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.04
CN¥289.54
|
$26.07
CN¥183.90
|
|
China vs. Haikou - Cost of housing
pay 62.2% more for childcare
|
China
|
Haikou
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$390.25
CN¥2,753.01
|
$806.83
CN¥5,691.75
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,493.57
CN¥109,299.39
|
$18,241.26
CN¥128,682.98
|
|
China vs. Haikou - Cost of childcare
pay 4.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
China
|
Haikou
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.04
CN¥7.34
|
$1.05
CN¥7.42
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.84
CN¥20.01
|
$2.71
CN¥19.14
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.36
CN¥23.70
|
$2.95
CN¥20.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.13
CN¥290.14
|
$42.80
CN¥301.91
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.98
CN¥42.21
|
$5.47
CN¥38.60
|
|
China vs. Haikou - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 28.9% less for clothing
|
China
|
Haikou
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.93
CN¥323.99
|
$30.87
CN¥217.77
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.93
CN¥218.20
|
$33.68
CN¥237.57
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.26
CN¥502.70
|
$42.10
CN¥296.96
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.88
CN¥514.13
|
$35.78
CN¥252.42
|
|
China vs. Haikou - Cost of clothing
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