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