- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (元95) | 元10 | + 846% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元50) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (元5.55) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.07 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.89 (元37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.50 (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (元15) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (元6) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元95) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (元13) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (元18) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,380 (元21,325) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,156 (元13,604) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (元863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (元15,933) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,479 (元9,329) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (元738) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (元282) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (元2,905) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (元761) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (元97) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元135) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (元289) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (元187) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元457) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (元536) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (元113,566) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.66) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (元562) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元91) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (元280) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (元967) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (元37) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (元25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (元16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (元164) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (元359) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (元177) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (元299) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元315) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (元86) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (元32) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (元2,772) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.63) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (元347) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (元54) | - | - | |
| 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 470 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元95,733
($15,174)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元68,000
in Aksu.
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