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Chile

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China

Changchun vs. Valparaiso Cost of Living Summary

Changchun is 21.4% cheaper than Valparaiso.

Restaurants: pay 58.0% less in Changchun
Groceries: pay 5.8% more in Changchun
Transportation: pay 4.5% less in Changchun
Housing: pay 42.6% less in Changchun
Childcare: pay 58.0% more in Changchun
Entertainment and Sports: pay 18.5% less in Changchun
Clothing: pay 53.8% more in Changchun

The cost of childcare, clothing, and groceries in Changchun are more expensive than in Valparaiso. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Changchun.

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Changchun vs. Valparaiso Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Changchun instead of Valparaiso, you would:

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pay 58.0% less for restaurants

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.21 CLF0.2300	$2.98 CN¥19.96	-67.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.44 CLF0.2100	$5.22 CN¥34.93	-38.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.16 CLF0.0300	$0.48 CN¥3.24	-58.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 CLF0.0200	$0.30 CN¥2.00	-65.1%
Average			-58.0%

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pay 5.8% more for groceries

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Bread 1 loaf	$1.81 CLF0.0500	$1.19 CN¥7.98	-34.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.64 CLF0.1400	$17.15 CN¥114.76	+204.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.81 CLF0.1200	$7.34 CN¥49.11	+52.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.89 CLF0.1000	$1.79 CN¥11.98	-54.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.11 CLF0.0800	$2.64 CN¥17.65	-15.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.75 CLF0.0200	$0.79 CN¥5.28	+5.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.70 CLF0.0200	$0.68 CN¥4.53	-3.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.69 CLF0.0200	$0.81 CN¥5.43	+17.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.70 CLF0.0200	$0.88 CN¥5.88	+26.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.42 CLF0.0100	$0.41 CN¥2.72	-2.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.57 CLF0.0100	??
Average			+5.8%

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pay 4.5% less for transportation

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.58 CLF0.1400	$4.79 CN¥32.02	-14.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$51.16 CLF1.2800	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$14,299.89 CLF357.4400	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	+35.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.37 CLF0.1800	$3.58 CN¥23.95	-51.4%
Average			-4.5%

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pay 42.6% less for housing

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$19.07 CLF0.4800	$14.92 CN¥99.79	-21.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$462.36 CLF11.5600	$216.27 CN¥1,447.02	-53.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$383.91 CLF9.6000	$248.59 CN¥1,663.24	-35.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$89.03 CLF2.2300	$57.56 CN¥385.14	-35.3%
Average			-42.6%

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pay 58.0% more for childcare

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$432.52 CLF10.8100	$546.89 CN¥3,659.12	+26.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,959.69 CLF273.9500	$21,626.94 CN¥145K	+97.3%
Average			+58.0%

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pay 18.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.05 CLF0.1000	$1.19 CN¥7.98	-70.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.75 CLF0.0700	$2.44 CN¥16.30	-11.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.35 CLF0.1100	$3.73 CN¥24.95	-14.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$24.56 CLF0.6100	$37.70 CN¥252.26	+53.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.52 CLF0.1900	$6.71 CN¥44.91	-10.8%
Average			-18.5%

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pay 53.8% more for clothing

	Valparaiso	Changchun
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$32.40 CLF0.8100	$74.58 CN¥498.97	+130.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$28.14 CLF0.7000	$44.75 CN¥299.38	+59.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$54.74 CLF1.3700	$59.66 CN¥399.18	+9.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$49.63 CLF1.2400	$69.60 CN¥465.71	+40.3%
Average			+53.8%

Valparaiso vs. Changchun - Cost of clothing

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