China vs China · 1,485 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Lhasa | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.36 | $7.80 | Lhasa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.44 | $31.20 | Lhasa |
| Cappuccino | $1.91 | $2.34 | Lhasa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $144 | $177 | Lhasa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.32 | $28.60 | Lhasa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $61.48 | $75.40 | Lhasa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.81 | $21.84 | Lhasa |
| Fitness club membership | $17.81 | $21.84 | Lhasa |
| Cinema ticket | $4.66 | $5.72 | Lhasa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $346 | $447 | Lhasa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $241 | $311 | Lhasa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $723 | $933 | Lhasa |
| Total single-person budget | $665 | $831 | Lhasa |
| Average net salary | $1,219 | $1,495 |
Lhasa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lhasa runs about $665 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 25%.
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 Lhasa · Full cost of living in Chongqing