China vs China · 1,666 km apart
China
single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Xinyingheyan | Guangzhou | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.40 | $7.68 | Xinyingheyan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.60 | $30.72 | Xinyingheyan |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $2.30 | Xinyingheyan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $122 | $174 | Xinyingheyan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.80 | $28.16 | Xinyingheyan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.20 | $74.24 | Xinyingheyan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.12 | $21.50 | Xinyingheyan |
| Fitness club membership | $15.12 | $21.50 | Xinyingheyan |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $5.63 | Xinyingheyan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $438 | Xinyingheyan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $305 | Xinyingheyan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $589 | $915 | Xinyingheyan |
| Total single-person budget | $556 | $817 | Xinyingheyan |
| Average net salary | $1,035 | $1,472 |
Xinyingheyan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Xinyingheyan runs about $556 versus $817 in Guangzhou — a difference of roughly 47%.
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 Xinyingheyan · Full cost of living in Guangzhou