- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Wenzhou
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wenzhou, China compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wenzhou (China) is 42% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元28 ($4.14) | $12 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元19 ($2.80) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 ($1.76) | $4.77 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 ($2.72) | $0.76 | + 257% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 ($1.86) | $2.19 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元80 ($12) | $5.58 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.99 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 ($0.73) | $1.37 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.71 ($0.54) | $2.47 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元104 ($15) | $14 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 ($0.91) | $1.94 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 ($0.73) | $1.74 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Wenzhou (China) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,289 ($481) | $1,352 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,304 ($337) | $811 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元237 ($35) | $155 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,851 ($417) | $857 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,500 ($219) | $553 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元183 ($27) | $99 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 ($19) | $35 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $360 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元980 ($143) | $88 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元18 ($2.63) | $9 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 ($4.71) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $41 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元350 ($51) | $32 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 ($88) | $69 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 ($44) | $89 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元130,000 ($19,021) | $23,333 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.26 ($0.77) | $0.56 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元103 ($15) | $43 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元15 ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元15 ($2.19) | $11 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元50 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 ($4.39) | $2.96 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 ($1.83) | $3.04 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元3.00 ($0.44) | $1.90 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 ($4.39) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元150 ($22) | $29 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元104 ($15) | $21 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 ($29) | $143 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元207 ($30) | $61 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元19 ($2.78) | $4.10 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 ($2.93) | $4.92 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $146 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元128 ($19) | $44 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
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 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wenzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,252
(元15,392)
in Wenzhou.
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