Cost of living comparison
compared to
China vs. Tianjin Cost of Living Summary
China is 7.6% more expensive than Tianjin.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.1% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 0.9% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 20.4% more in China
- Housing
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pay 7.8% more in China
- Childcare
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pay 18.0% less in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 37.9% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 12.1% more in China
The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, clothing, and housing in China are more expensive than in Tianjin. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, and groceries are lower in China.
China vs. Tianjin Cost Breakdown
If you lived in China instead of Tianjin, you would:
pay 6.1% less for restaurants
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.21
CN¥29.67
|
$2.90
CN¥20.44
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.91
CN¥34.62
|
$5.02
CN¥35.39
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.45
CN¥3.19
|
$0.47
CN¥3.35
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.28
CN¥1.96
|
$0.28
CN¥1.95
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of restaurants
pay 0.9% less for groceries
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.71
CN¥12.04
|
$1.63
CN¥11.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.47
CN¥52.69
|
$6.32
CN¥44.58
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.16
CN¥43.43
|
$6.70
CN¥47.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.21
CN¥8.52
|
$1.56
CN¥11.02
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.44
CN¥10.17
|
$1.52
CN¥10.75
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.23
|
$0.74
CN¥5.24
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
CN¥4.71
|
$0.55
CN¥3.85
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.67
CN¥4.71
|
$0.62
CN¥4.40
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
CN¥4.15
|
$0.50
CN¥3.56
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.35
CN¥2.46
|
$0.30
CN¥2.12
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.41
CN¥2.91
|
$0.39
CN¥2.78
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of groceries
pay 20.4% more for transportation
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.21
CN¥29.71
|
$4.34
CN¥30.59
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$11.22
CN¥79.12
|
$20.32
CN¥143.36
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,225.66
CN¥128,572.93
|
$19,143.98
CN¥135,051.24
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.27
CN¥30.11
|
$3.94
CN¥27.81
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of transportation
pay 7.8% more for housing
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$7.01
CN¥49.45
|
$11.18
CN¥78.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$358.91
CN¥2,531.90
|
$304.90
CN¥2,150.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$238.34
CN¥1,681.34
|
$195.65
CN¥1,380.18
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.27
CN¥277.00
|
$41.04
CN¥289.54
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of housing
pay 18.0% less for childcare
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$481.34
CN¥3,395.64
|
$390.25
CN¥2,753.01
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,692.99
CN¥131,869.67
|
$15,493.57
CN¥109,299.39
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of childcare
pay 37.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.84
CN¥5.93
|
$1.04
CN¥7.34
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.90
CN¥20.47
|
$2.84
CN¥20.01
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.21
CN¥29.67
|
$3.36
CN¥23.70
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$14.02
CN¥98.90
|
$41.13
CN¥290.14
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.31
CN¥44.51
|
$5.98
CN¥42.21
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 12.1% more for clothing
|
Tianjin
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$31.05
CN¥219.07
|
$45.93
CN¥323.99
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.79
CN¥210.17
|
$30.93
CN¥218.20
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$76.76
CN¥541.49
|
$71.26
CN¥502.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$70.10
CN¥494.51
|
$72.88
CN¥514.13
|
|
Tianjin vs. China - Cost of clothing
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