- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Kashgar
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kashgar, China compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kashgar (China) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 ($5.89) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 ($1.11) | $0.85 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 ($1.27) | $2.58 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元22 ($3.50) | $3.45 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.74 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 ($2.86) | $3.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元14 ($2.23) | $1.64 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 ($0.80) | $2.75 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 ($1.59) | $1.83 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6.00 ($0.95) | $1.55 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Kashgar (China) is 146% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元34,567 ($5,501) | $1,022 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元28,965 ($4,609) | $769 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元276 ($44) | $158 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 ($19) | $32 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,240 ($197) | $356 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kashgar (China) is 18% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 ($24) | $38 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $36 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元200 ($32) | $70 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元280 ($45) | $95 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kashgar (China) is 13% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元92,548 ($14,727) | $22,205 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 ($2.00) | $0.61 | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kashgar (China) is 6% 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) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.43 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 ($5.57) | $16 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kashgar (China) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 ($4.77) | $32 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元28 ($4.46) | $19 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元65 ($10) | $139 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元28 ($4.46) | $6 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.15913
USD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Kashgar (China) is 33% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,133
(元25,969)
in Kashgar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio.
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