- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Provo, Utah
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元77) | 元10 | + 673% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (元4.06) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (元20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (元37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.81 (元5.22) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元111) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (元10) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (元11) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (元7,956) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $994 (元6,401) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (元892) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (元5,640) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (元4,113) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (元584) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (元261) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (元1,985) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (元781) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (元94) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元107) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (元303) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (元175) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元520) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (元1,073) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,778 (元153,077) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (元4.04) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (元594) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (元61) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元64) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (元674) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (元66) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (元26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (元10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元112) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $27 (元175) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元127) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (元256) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (元313) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元42) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (元34) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (元34) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,754) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (元2.68) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (元148) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元47) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元29,532
($4,587)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元22,000
in Aksu.
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