Is Chongqing more expensive than Lviv?

Chongqing is 2.5% more expensive than Lviv overall. Rent is 21.4% lower, groceries 11.0% more expensive, and restaurants 39.3% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Lviv or Chongqing?

Lviv has a purchasing power index of 58.3 while Chongqing has 111.3 (NYC = 100). Chongqing offers better purchasing power.

Lviv vs Chongqing: Chongqing is 2.5% more expensive, rent 21% lower (2026)

Category	🇺🇦 Lviv	🇨🇳 Chongqing	Difference
Cost of Living	16.1	16.5	+2.5%
Rent	11.2	8.8	-21.4%
Groceries	32.6	36.2	+11.0%
Restaurants	32.6	19.8	-39.3%
Purchasing Power	58.3	111.3	+90.9%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

Explore

🇺🇦 Cost of Living in Lviv

Explore

🇨🇳 Cost of Living in Chongqing

Explore

🇺🇦 Should I Move to Lviv?

Explore

🇨🇳 Should I Move to Chongqing?

Tax Calculators

See detailed income tax brackets and net salary calculations for Lviv and Chongqing.

🇨🇳 China Tax Calculator

Income tax rates, brackets & net salary

🇺🇦 Lviv vs 🇨🇳 Chongqing

Add your salary for a personalized comparison