- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Kashgar
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kashgar, China compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kashgar (China) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 ($5.42) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.77 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 ($1.03) | $0.76 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 ($1.17) | $2.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元22 ($3.22) | $3.35 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 ($2.64) | $2.99 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元14 ($2.05) | $1.37 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 ($0.73) | $2.47 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 ($1.46) | $1.94 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6.00 ($0.88) | $1.74 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Kashgar (China) is 123% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元34,567 ($5,063) | $1,352 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元28,965 ($4,242) | $811 | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元276 ($40) | $155 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $857 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $553 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 ($18) | $35 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,240 ($182) | $360 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $88 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kashgar (China) is 19% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 ($22) | $41 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $32 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元200 ($29) | $69 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元280 ($41) | $89 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kashgar (China) is 9% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元92,548 ($13,555) | $23,333 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 ($1.84) | $0.56 | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kashgar (China) is 7% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.96 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.04 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 ($5.13) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kashgar (China) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 ($4.39) | $29 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元28 ($4.10) | $21 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元65 ($10) | $143 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.92 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元980 ($144) | $146 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元28 ($4.10) | $6 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 258 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kashgar (China) is 29% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,018
(元34,262)
in Kashgar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio.
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