- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Changsha
- Los Angeles
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Changsha (China) and Los Angeles (United States)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changsha (China) is 47% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元40 ($6.50) | $14.00 | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 ($5.93) | $6.31 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10 ($1.62) | $5.15 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 ($1.79) | $2.73 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 ($2.27) | $3.00 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4 ($0.65) | $3.39 | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6.04 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 ($1.62) | $2.94 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 ($0.97) | $3.45 | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3 ($0.49) | $2.82 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元60 ($9.75) | $13.56 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.50 ($1.22) | $1.87 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 ($1.62) | $1.75 | 7% |
| Housing | 80% | ||
| Housing in Changsha (China) is 80% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,800 ($292) | $1,989 | 85% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 ($65) | $101 | 36% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元90 ($14.62) | $41 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,150 ($512) | $635 | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元200 ($32) | $114 | 71% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 ($4.06) | $10.17 | 60% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 ($4.87) | $22 | 78% |
| Clothes | 22% | ||
| Clothes in Changsha (China) is 22% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元600 ($97) | $49 | 97% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元100 ($16.25) | $45 | 64% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元425 ($69) | $81 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | $90 | - |
| Transportation | 31% | ||
| Transportation in Changsha (China) is 31% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,000 ($40,625) | $23,009 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.30 ($1.19) | $1.04 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 ($16.25) | $72 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元24 ($3.88) | $17.39 | 78% |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 41% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元20 ($3.25) | $10.12 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元45 ($7.31) | $6.54 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 ($5.69) | $3.94 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 ($4.55) | $4.63 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 ($1.14) | $3.55 | 68% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 ($1.14) | $3.20 | 64% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 ($4.87) | $24 | 79% |
| Entertainment | 51% | ||
| Entertainment in Changsha (China) is 51% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元100 ($16.25) | $41 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元90 ($14.62) | $24 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 ($39) | $200 | 81% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元200 ($32) | $85 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 ($7.31) | $11.68 | 37% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 ($4.39) | $4.15 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元20 ($3.25) | $5.89 | 45% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $136 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 ($0.03) | $0.49 | 93% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元300 ($49) | $60 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元18 ($2.92) | $6.12 | 52% |
| TOTAL | 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,765 prices entered by 441 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Los Angeles
you would need to make just about $1,127
(元6,937)
in Changsha.