China vs China · 606 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Bama | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.00 | $7.80 | Bama |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.00 | $31.20 | Bama |
| Cappuccino | $1.80 | $2.34 | Bama |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $136 | $177 | Bama |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.00 | $28.60 | Bama |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $58.00 | $75.40 | Bama |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.80 | $21.84 | Bama |
| Fitness club membership | $16.80 | $21.84 | Bama |
| Cinema ticket | $4.40 | $5.72 | Bama |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $322 | $447 | Bama |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $311 | Bama |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $672 | $933 | Bama |
| Total single-person budget | $624 | $831 | Bama |
| Average net salary | $1,150 | $1,495 |
Bama is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bama runs about $624 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Chongqing leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bama · Full cost of living in Chongqing