China vs China · 1,080 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Taiyuan | Chongqing | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.84 | $7.80 | Taiyuan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $27.36 | $31.20 | Taiyuan |
| Cappuccino | $2.05 | $2.34 | Taiyuan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $155 | $177 | Taiyuan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $25.08 | $28.60 | Taiyuan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $66.12 | $75.40 | Taiyuan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $19.15 | $21.84 | Taiyuan |
| Fitness club membership | $19.15 | $21.84 | Taiyuan |
| Cinema ticket | $5.02 | $5.72 | Taiyuan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $379 | $447 | Taiyuan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $264 | $311 | Taiyuan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $792 | $933 | Taiyuan |
| Total single-person budget | $720 | $831 | Taiyuan |
| Average net salary | $1,311 | $1,495 |
Taiyuan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Taiyuan runs about $720 versus $831 in Chongqing — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Taiyuan · Full cost of living in Chongqing