China vs China · 1,011 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Wenlan | Guangzhou | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.36 | $7.68 | Wenlan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.44 | $30.72 | Wenlan |
| Cappuccino | $1.91 | $2.30 | Wenlan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $144 | $174 | Wenlan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.32 | $28.16 | Wenlan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $61.48 | $74.24 | Wenlan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.81 | $21.50 | Wenlan |
| Fitness club membership | $17.81 | $21.50 | Wenlan |
| Cinema ticket | $4.66 | $5.63 | Wenlan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $346 | $438 | Wenlan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $241 | $305 | Wenlan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $723 | $915 | Wenlan |
| Total single-person budget | $665 | $817 | Wenlan |
| Average net salary | $1,219 | $1,472 |
Wenlan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Wenlan runs about $665 versus $817 in Guangzhou — a difference of roughly 23%.
Salary-adjusted, Guangzhou 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 Wenlan · Full cost of living in Guangzhou