Cost of living in Xianyang, China compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xianyang (China) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $10 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.25 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.72 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.60 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.49 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.22 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.81 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Xianyang (China) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,164 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $138 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $434 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $18 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Xianyang (China) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $93 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Xianyang (China) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.59 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Xianyang (China) is 3% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 ($5.96) | $3.78 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.71 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.34 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 ($1.75) | $1.95 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 ($3.18) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Xianyang (China) is 3% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 ($13) | $22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xianyang (China) is about the same as in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,435
(元21,616)
in Xianyang.
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