Cost of Living in Guangzhou


Hi all, I hope your week was wonderful!
Let's discuss a little on the cost of living in Guangzhou
Comparing Guangzhou (GZ) and Shanghai (SH) where I previously
worked.Guangzhou has definitely a lower cost of living.
For example:-
Taxi in GZ: Starting fee RMB7, Taxi in SH: Starting fee RMB11
Adidas Tee(imitation) in GZ: RMB35, similar Adidas Tee in SH:
RMB50
However, there are some things that should be the same across the

whole China.Like:-
Mac Value meal: RMB20-25
Starbucks Cappuccino (small): RMB25
A can of Coke: RMB3
There are a few costs to note while you are working here:-
Accomodation cost: RMB3000-5000 (a decent place with facilities)
Mobile Cost: RMB100-200(normal local usage). Calling overseas is
not expensive also. For me, I use a cheap idd call 12593 to call back
Hong Kong at only RMB0.39/min
Bus trip: RMB2-4
Metro/Subway/MRT trip: RMB2-11
Lunch box: RMB5-10
A bowl of noodles: RMB5-10

A meal at an average restaurant: RMB50-100