- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Yantai
- Atlanta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yantai (China) and Atlanta (United States)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yantai (China) is 38% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | $13.73 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 ($3.90) | $5.83 | 33% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元21 ($3.33) | $4.09 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $2.42 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 ($1.14) | $2.17 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 ($1.14) | $4.14 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.23 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5 ($0.81) | $3.44 | 76% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5 ($0.81) | $3.78 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 ($0.57) | $2.24 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 ($26) | $12.28 | 112% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.14) | $1.69 | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.50 ($0.73) | $2.20 | 67% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Yantai (China) is 63% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元2,100 ($341) | $1,262 | 73% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元855 ($139) | $178 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元58 ($9.42) | $45 | 79% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 ($439) | $577 | 24% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元700 ($114) | $108 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元52 ($8.45) | $8.52 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - |
| Clothes | 92% | ||
| Clothes in Yantai (China) is 92% more expensive than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元1,000 ($162) | $42 | 285% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元400 ($65) | $37 | 78% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元500 ($81) | $73 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元600 ($97) | $82 | 19% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Yantai (China) is 50% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,039 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.95 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 ($16.25) | $77 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 22% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $9.99 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元18 ($2.92) | $6.06 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元29 ($4.71) | $4.42 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.50 ($0.89) | $3.14 | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元21 ($3.33) | $2.90 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元28 ($4.47) | $19 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 40% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元40 ($6.50) | $38 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $21 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | $84 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 ($4.87) | $9.05 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元24 ($3.82) | $4.14 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元15 ($2.44) | $4.62 | 47% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $126 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 ($0.24) | $0.74 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $38 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元15 ($2.44) | $5.07 | 52% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,362 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Atlanta
you would need to make just about $1,399
(元8,607)
in Yantai.