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single / month
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single / month
| Expense | Yangmei | Chengdu | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.58 | $7.68 | Yangmei |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.32 | $30.72 | Yangmei |
| Cappuccino | $1.67 | $2.30 | Yangmei |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $126 | $174 | Yangmei |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.46 | $28.16 | Yangmei |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $53.94 | $74.24 | Yangmei |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.62 | $21.50 | Yangmei |
| Fitness club membership | $15.62 | $21.50 | Yangmei |
| Cinema ticket | $4.09 | $5.63 | Yangmei |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $438 | Yangmei |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $305 | Yangmei |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $915 | Yangmei |
| Total single-person budget | $577 | $817 | Yangmei |
| Average net salary | $1,070 | $1,472 |
Yangmei is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Yangmei runs about $577 versus $817 in Chengdu — a difference of roughly 42%.
Salary-adjusted, Chengdu 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 Yangmei · Full cost of living in Chengdu