Cost of living in Mianyang (China) is 54% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Mianyang (China) is 44% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mianyang (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 30元 ($4.63) | $16 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $7 | 59% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $4.56 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 10元 ($1.54) | $0.87 | 77% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 16元 ($2.47) | $3.07 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.00元 ($0.46) | $4.59 | 90% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $7 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 10元 ($1.54) | $3.23 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.00元 ($0.77) | $1.37 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8元 ($1.23) | $3.46 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 100元 ($15) | $16 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7元 ($1.08) | $1.97 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 15元 ($2.32) | $1.80 | 29% |
| Housing in Mianyang (China) is 83% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Mianyang (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,000元 ($309) | $2,271 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,500元 ($232) | $1,379 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 200元 ($31) | $198 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,800元 ($278) | $1,922 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,000元 ($154) | $1,120 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 100元 ($15) | $122 | 87% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 60元 ($9) | $50 | 81% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,500元 ($232) | $249 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 500元 ($77) | $155 | 50% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 10元 ($1.54) | $13 | 88% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 50元 ($8) | $19 | 60% |
| Clothes in Mianyang (China) is 42% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Mianyang (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 400元 ($62) | $57 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 100元 ($15) | $49 | 68% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 400元 ($62) | $98 | 37% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 800元 ($123) | $124 | 1% |
| Transportation in Mianyang (China) is 5% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Mianyang (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 150,000元 ($23,152) | $26,572 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 ($1.08) | $0.54 | 101% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | $52 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $17 | - |
| Personal Care in Mianyang (China) is 52% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Mianyang (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $5.69 | 46% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $15 | 79% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | $117 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 12元 ($1.85) | $5.58 | 67% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 13元 ($1.93) | $3.95 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15元 ($2.32) | $4.68 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 ($1.54) | $4.09 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8元 ($1.23) | $1.62 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 50元 ($8) | $31 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Mianyang (China) is 50% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Mianyang (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 80元 ($12) | $49 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 100元 ($15) | $25 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 200元 ($31) | $224 | 86% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 200元 ($31) | $76 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 40元 ($6) | $11 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 30元 ($4.63) | $5.42 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $5.69 | 46% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,000元 ($463) | $412 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.30元 ($0.05) | $0.19 | 76% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 300元 ($46) | $61 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20元 ($3.09) | $7 | 58% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,300 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $2,886 (18,700元) in Mianyang.