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single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Hengyang | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.68 | $7.80 | Hengyang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.72 | $31.20 | Hengyang |
| Cappuccino | $2.30 | $2.34 | Hengyang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $174 | $177 | Hengyang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $28.16 | $28.60 | Hengyang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $74.24 | $75.40 | Hengyang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.50 | $21.84 | Hengyang |
| Fitness club membership | $21.50 | $21.84 | Hengyang |
| Cinema ticket | $5.63 | $5.72 | Hengyang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $447 | Hengyang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $305 | $311 | Hengyang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $915 | $933 | Hengyang |
| Total single-person budget | $817 | $831 | Hengyang |
| Average net salary | $1,472 | $1,495 |
Hengyang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Hengyang runs about $817 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 2%.
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 Hengyang · Full cost of living in Chongqing