- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Xian
- Charlotte
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Xian (China) and Charlotte (United States)
| Food | 42% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xian (China) is 42% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元50 ($8.12) | $15.13 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 ($3.90) | $5.98 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元9.50 ($1.54) | $4.31 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 ($1.14) | $3.22 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 ($2.44) | $2.25 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.25 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 ($8.12) | $5.71 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7.67 ($1.25) | $3.56 | 65% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元6.80 ($1.10) | $3.67 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元2.17 ($0.35) | $2.16 | 84% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 ($13.00) | $14.83 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.83 ($1.11) | $1.59 | 30% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 ($1.14) | $1.75 | 35% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Xian (China) is 76% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,800 ($292) | $1,411 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元180 ($29) | $135 | 78% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元100 ($16.25) | $43 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $541 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $127 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14.03 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元12 ($1.95) | $23 | 91% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Xian (China) is 20% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | $40 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元150 ($24) | $35 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | $81 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元300 ($49) | $100 | 51% |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Xian (China) is 0% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,286 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 ($0.97) | $1.00 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $61 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $15.15 | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Xian (China) is 15% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $7.14 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元45 ($7.31) | $2.94 | 148% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.63 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.69 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 ($3.25) | $17.43 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Xian (China) is 26% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元100 ($16.25) | $34 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 ($16.25) | $20 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元325 ($53) | $69 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 ($4.87) | $9.43 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元38 ($6.17) | $4.43 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元10 ($1.62) | $4.17 | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $131 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.70 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元200 ($32) | $50 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元15 ($2.44) | $4.91 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,536 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Xian (China) is 41% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Charlotte
you would need to make just about $2,195
(元13,507)
in Xian.