Cost of living in Guangzhou
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.46
CN¥24.56
|
$2.08
-
$6.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.85
CN¥34.38
|
$4.15
-
$5.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
CN¥3.13
|
$0.35
-
$0.69
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.32
CN¥2.30
|
$0.28
-
$0.48
|
Guangzhou - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.82
CN¥12.89
|
$1.11
-
$3.19
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.40
CN¥45.38
|
$3.46
-
$13.85
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.53
CN¥53.38
|
$5.24
-
$10.49
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.61
CN¥11.39
|
$1.11
-
$2.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.74
CN¥12.35
|
$1.01
-
$3.14
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
CN¥6.38
|
$0.50
-
$1.57
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.64
CN¥4.51
|
$0.38
-
$1.26
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.86
CN¥6.13
|
$0.38
-
$1.94
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.62
CN¥4.37
|
$0.28
-
$0.88
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.62
|
$0.19
-
$0.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
CN¥3.76
|
$0.25
-
$0.82
|
Guangzhou - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.49
CN¥31.84
|
$3.93
-
$4.98
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.46
CN¥88.41
|
$8.31
-
$27.70
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,466.36
CN¥152,263.04
|
$16,175.94
-
$26,313.60
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.54
CN¥32.22
|
$4.54
-
$5.12
|
Guangzhou - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$12.84
CN¥91.07
|
$8.31
-
$27.70
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$424.13
CN¥3,008.42
|
$276.99
-
$830.96
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$276.99
CN¥1,964.68
|
$207.74
-
$553.97
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$47.69
CN¥338.24
|
$31.77
-
$69.69
|
Guangzhou - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$425.37
CN¥3,017.19
|
$276.99
-
$623.22
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,848.24
CN¥126,599.35
|
$13,849.26
-
$24,928.68
|
Guangzhou - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.83
CN¥5.89
|
$0.69
-
$1.38
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.36
CN¥23.86
|
$1.66
-
$5.26
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.88
CN¥27.51
|
$3.46
-
$5.54
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$22.65
CN¥160.65
|
$12.88
-
$48.47
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.92
CN¥49.12
|
$5.54
-
$8.31
|
Guangzhou - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.01
CN¥312.17
|
$20.77
-
$83.10
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.63
CN¥203.04
|
$13.85
-
$41.55
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.41
CN¥492.34
|
$41.55
-
$96.94
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$47.84
CN¥339.35
|
$20.77
-
$110.79
|
Guangzhou - Cost of clothing
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