Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in China is 15.78 times more expensive as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between China and São Tomé and Príncipe. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between China and São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 Indicators  | China  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) | 3,500 STN (154 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) | 1,000 STN (44 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) | 1,800 STN (79.20 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 4.5 % | 1.2 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 1.5 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in China is 11.08 times more expensive than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 449.41% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in China costs 5.30 times more compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 783.84% more in China compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) | 1 STN (0.04 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) | 1.50 STN (0.07 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
In China, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 13.79 times more expensive than the cost in São Tomé and Príncipe.
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 1347.07% more for Groceries.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) | 3.50 STN (0.15 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) | 2.50 STN (0.11 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 12.50 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 35 STN (1.54 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 1490.91% more in China compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 18.58 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 17.00 times more for transportation.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) | 20,000 STN (880 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 300 STN (13.20 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 5 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) | 18 STN (0.79 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 30 CNY 4.20 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 23.20 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in China compared to that of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 600 CNY (84 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 10.12 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 800 CNY (112 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Haircuts  | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 11.51 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 600 CNY (84 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 12.32 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) | 600 STN (26.40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 800 CNY (112 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 8.89 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 900 STN (39.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) | 1,200 STN (52.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
After School Activities  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Tutoring  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 16.18 times more for school and education.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Video Games  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 400 STN (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 12.94 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 250 CNY (35 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Educational Software  | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 7.27 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) | 33.33 STN per hour (1.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) | 800 STN (35.20 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 55 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
If you lived in China, you would earn 13.03 times more salary as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | China | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 600 CNY (84 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 27.43 times more in China, as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
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