- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Changchun
- Milwaukee
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Changchun (China) and Milwaukee (United States)
| Food | 33% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 33% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元70 ($11.39) | $12.57 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 ($4.07) | $5.83 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元5 ($0.81) | $3.31 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元1 ($0.16) | $2.43 | 93% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 ($1.95) | $1.71 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元15 ($2.44) | $3.87 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.29 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 ($1.14) | $3.13 | 64% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | $3.07 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元1 ($0.16) | $1.68 | 90% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $11.11 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.40 ($0.88) | $1.77 | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8.33 ($1.36) | $1.64 | 17% |
| Housing | 77% | ||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 77% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,050 ($171) | $1,100 | 84% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元100 ($16.28) | $91 | 82% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元30 ($4.88) | $42 | 88% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,200 ($195) | $550 | 64% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $115 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9.43 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $18.57 | - |
| Clothes | 57% | ||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 57% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元120 ($19.53) | $43 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元95 ($15.46) | $36 | 57% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元225 ($37) | $63 | 41% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元150 ($24) | $93 | 74% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 18% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元200,000 ($32,555) | $23,778 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 ($3.26) | $1.03 | 215% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元50 ($8.14) | $59 | 86% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元24 ($3.83) | $23 | 84% |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 20% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元15 ($2.44) | $6.78 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6.11 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元32 ($5.21) | $3.27 | 59% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元19 ($3.09) | $4.62 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 ($1.95) | $2.76 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 ($1.46) | $2.84 | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 10% more expensive than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元40 ($6.51) | $33 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元200 ($33) | $20 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 ($33) | $134 | 76% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元105 ($17.09) | $89 | 81% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元33 ($5.29) | $7.57 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元25 ($4.07) | $4.71 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元6.67 ($1.09) | $3.79 | 71% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元4,300 ($700) | $135 | 419% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2 ($0.33) | $0.17 | 91% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元500 ($81) | $43 | 89% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元11.50 ($1.87) | $7.20 | 74% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,408 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dallas is 6% cheaper than in Las Vegas
- Cost of living in London is 9% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Santiago is 92% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Santiago is 93% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in London is 9% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in London is 9% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Sydney is 8% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 15% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Johannesburg is 10% cheaper than in Lisbon
Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 35% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Milwaukee
you would need to make just about $2,036
(元12,508)
in Changchun.