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single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Jinzecun | Chengdu | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.00 | $7.68 | Jinzecun |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.00 | $30.72 | Jinzecun |
| Cappuccino | $1.80 | $2.30 | Jinzecun |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $136 | $174 | Jinzecun |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.00 | $28.16 | Jinzecun |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $58.00 | $74.24 | Jinzecun |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.80 | $21.50 | Jinzecun |
| Fitness club membership | $16.80 | $21.50 | Jinzecun |
| Cinema ticket | $4.40 | $5.63 | Jinzecun |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $322 | $438 | Jinzecun |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $305 | Jinzecun |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $672 | $915 | Jinzecun |
| Total single-person budget | $624 | $817 | Jinzecun |
| Average net salary | $1,150 | $1,472 |
Jinzecun is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Jinzecun runs about $624 versus $817 in Chengdu — a difference of roughly 31%.
Salary-adjusted, Chengdu 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 Jinzecun · Full cost of living in Chengdu