- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Wuhan
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Wuhan (China) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元25 ($4.06) | $14.33 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 ($4.16) | $7.56 | 45% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元11 ($1.79) | $5.40 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 ($2.11) | $2.78 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 ($1.95) | $3.48 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5 ($0.81) | $4.92 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元28 ($4.47) | $6.55 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12.67 ($2.06) | $4.46 | 54% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.50 ($0.89) | $5.10 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3 ($0.49) | $2.65 | 82% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元140 ($23) | $16.85 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.93 ($1.13) | $2.33 | 52% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.33 ($0.70) | $2.94 | 76% |
| Housing | 87% | ||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 87% 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2,086 ($339) | $3,656 | 91% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元313 ($51) | $161 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元127 ($21) | $53 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,267 ($531) | $779 | 32% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元1,000 ($162) | $161 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元20 ($3.25) | $12.25 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 ($4.06) | $22 | 81% |
| Clothes | 50% | ||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 50% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元750 ($122) | $59 | 105% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元450 ($73) | $40 | 83% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元550 ($89) | $92 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元400 ($65) | $118 | 45% |
| Transportation | 60% | ||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 60% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,674 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 ($1.30) | $1.06 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元110 ($17.87) | $107 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.66 | - |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元33 ($5.28) | $13.24 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 ($3.25) | $8.07 | 60% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 ($6.50) | $4.92 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元70 ($11.37) | $5.78 | 97% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6.50 ($1.06) | $4.29 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元5.50 ($0.89) | $4.28 | 79% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 ($3.52) | $30 | 88% |
| Entertainment | 55% | ||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元50 ($8.12) | $51 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元99 ($16.05) | $26 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元938 ($152) | $296 | 48% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元140 ($23) | $115 | 80% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 ($4.87) | $13.97 | 65% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 ($5.69) | $4.47 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元18.25 ($2.97) | $6.23 | 52% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元400 ($65) | $157 | 59% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 ($0.03) | $0.34 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元725 ($118) | $99 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元19.50 ($3.17) | $12.45 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,303 prices entered by 856 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
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $6,065
(元37,325)
in Wuhan.