Cost of living comparison between Nanjing (China) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 31% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 31% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元35 ($5.54) | $14.93 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 ($4.74) | $7.22 | 34% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | $5.04 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $2.84 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.29 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.22 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6.99 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.74 | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | $4.32 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6 ($0.95) | $2.50 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $17.46 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.11) | $2.39 | 54% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元18 ($2.85) | $2.75 | 3% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元4,000 ($633) | $3,440 | 82% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元3,500 ($554) | $138 | 300% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元100 ($15.82) | $46 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $720 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $118 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9.90 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 25% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元650 ($103) | $49 | 108% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元150 ($24) | $42 | 43% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元200 ($32) | $82 | 61% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元300 ($47) | $108 | 56% |
| Transportation | 64% | ||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,012 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5 ($0.79) | $1.06 | 25% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 ($15.82) | $104 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $15.95 | - |
| Personal Care | 334% | ||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 334% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元500 ($79) | $8.83 | 796% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 ($4.74) | $7.70 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.19 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元34 ($5.38) | $5.24 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.04 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $3.63 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元100 ($15.82) | $26 | 39% |
| Entertainment | 52% | ||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元50 ($7.91) | $49 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元110 ($17.40) | $26 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元300 ($47) | $292 | 84% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元250 ($40) | $114 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 ($7.12) | $13.21 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.40 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元30 ($4.74) | $6.11 | 22% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 元1,800 ($285) | $144 | 98% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.20 ($0.19) | $0.25 | 25% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元160 ($25) | $104 | 76% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元30 ($4.74) | $12.35 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,264 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$24,000
in New York City
you would need to make just about $14,429
(元91,231)
in Nanjing.