- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Yantai
- Orlando
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yantai (China) and Orlando (United States)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yantai (China) is 36% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | $11.60 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 ($3.91) | $6.23 | 37% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元21 ($3.34) | $4.14 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $3.11 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 ($1.14) | $2.24 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 ($1.14) | $3.80 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.64 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5 ($0.82) | $3.55 | 77% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5 ($0.82) | $3.69 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 ($0.57) | $1.97 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 ($26) | $12.08 | 116% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.14) | $1.77 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.50 ($0.73) | $1.86 | 60% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Yantai (China) is 63% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元2,100 ($342) | $1,293 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元855 ($139) | $171 | 19% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元58 ($9.46) | $45 | 79% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 ($440) | $548 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元700 ($114) | $116 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元52 ($8.48) | $10.29 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19.57 | - |
| Clothes | 74% | ||
| Clothes in Yantai (China) is 74% more expensive than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元1,000 ($163) | $41 | 298% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元400 ($65) | $45 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元500 ($82) | $67 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元600 ($98) | $84 | 17% |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in Yantai (China) is 39% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,571 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.97 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 ($16.30) | $58 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $24 | - |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 22% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $7.31 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元18 ($2.93) | $5.14 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.23 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元29 ($4.73) | $5.05 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.50 ($0.90) | $3.28 | 73% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元21 ($3.34) | $2.75 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元28 ($4.48) | $17.44 | 74% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 29% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元40 ($6.52) | $34 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | $72 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 ($4.89) | $7.63 | 36% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元24 ($3.83) | $3.61 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元15 ($2.45) | $3.40 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $154 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 ($0.24) | $0.43 | 44% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $41 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元15 ($2.45) | $6.16 | 60% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,298 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Yantai (China) is 39% cheaper than in Orlando (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Orlando
you would need to make just about $1,893
(元11,612)
in Yantai.