China vs China · 486 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Ma’erkang | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.00 | $7.80 | Ma’erkang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.00 | $31.20 | Ma’erkang |
| Cappuccino | $1.80 | $2.34 | Ma’erkang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $136 | $177 | Ma’erkang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.00 | $28.60 | Ma’erkang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $58.00 | $75.40 | Ma’erkang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.80 | $21.84 | Ma’erkang |
| Fitness club membership | $16.80 | $21.84 | Ma’erkang |
| Cinema ticket | $4.40 | $5.72 | Ma’erkang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $322 | $447 | Ma’erkang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $311 | Ma’erkang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $672 | $933 | Ma’erkang |
| Total single-person budget | $624 | $831 | Ma’erkang |
| Average net salary | $1,150 | $1,495 |
Ma’erkang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ma’erkang runs about $624 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Ma’erkang · Full cost of living in Chongqing