China vs China · 605 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Bamei | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.58 | $7.80 | Bamei |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.32 | $31.20 | Bamei |
| Cappuccino | $1.67 | $2.34 | Bamei |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $126 | $177 | Bamei |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.46 | $28.60 | Bamei |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $53.94 | $75.40 | Bamei |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.62 | $21.84 | Bamei |
| Fitness club membership | $15.62 | $21.84 | Bamei |
| Cinema ticket | $4.09 | $5.72 | Bamei |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $447 | Bamei |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $311 | Bamei |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $933 | Bamei |
| Total single-person budget | $577 | $831 | Bamei |
| Average net salary | $1,070 | $1,495 |
Bamei is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bamei runs about $577 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 44%.
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 Bamei · Full cost of living in Chongqing