- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Provo, Utah
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元70) | 元10 | + 597% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元42) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.96 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (元4.37) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.77 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.79 (元5.20) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元109) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.32 (元9) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (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 | $1,186 (元7,813) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (元6,031) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (元838) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $842 (元5,548) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $607 (元3,998) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (元646) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (元235) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (元1,972) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (元946) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元89) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元101) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (元301) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $25 (元165) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元534) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (元1,098) | - | - | |
| 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156,651) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元4.00) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (元506) | - | - | |
| 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) | $10 (元69) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元66) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (元641) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (元68) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.20 (元28) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (元10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元111) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (元191) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元123) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (元262) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (元296) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (元35) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $446 (元2,939) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (元1.83) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $22 (元142) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元48) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元27,490
($4,173)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元21,000
in Aksu.
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