China vs China · 583 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Shangzhen | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.40 | $7.80 | Shangzhen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.60 | $31.20 | Shangzhen |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $2.34 | Shangzhen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $122 | $177 | Shangzhen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.80 | $28.60 | Shangzhen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.20 | $75.40 | Shangzhen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.12 | $21.84 | Shangzhen |
| Fitness club membership | $15.12 | $21.84 | Shangzhen |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $5.72 | Shangzhen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $447 | Shangzhen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $311 | Shangzhen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $933 | Shangzhen |
| Total single-person budget | $556 | $831 | Shangzhen |
| Average net salary | $1,035 | $1,495 |
Shangzhen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Shangzhen runs about $556 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 49%.
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 Shangzhen · Full cost of living in Chongqing