Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Nanjing (China) is 43% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nanjing (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 43元 ($7) | $16 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 31元 ($4.77) | $7 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 12元 ($1.92) | $4.56 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 14元 ($2.11) | $0.87 | 143% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14元 ($2.10) | $3.07 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 7元 ($1.10) | $4.59 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 73元 ($11) | $7 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 16元 ($2.51) | $3.23 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.55元 ($0.86) | $1.37 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.58元 ($0.71) | $3.46 | 80% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 100元 ($15) | $16 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 8元 ($1.16) | $1.97 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 10元 ($1.61) | $1.80 | 10% |
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 65% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 5,374元 ($831) | $2,271 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,390元 ($524) | $1,379 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 339元 ($52) | $198 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,197元 ($649) | $1,922 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,782元 ($430) | $1,120 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 215元 ($33) | $122 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 106元 ($16) | $50 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,508元 ($388) | $249 | 56% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 540元 ($84) | $155 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 35元 ($5.39) | $13 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 28元 ($4.40) | $19 | 77% |
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 6% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 452元 ($70) | $57 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 335元 ($52) | $49 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 671元 ($104) | $98 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 618元 ($95) | $124 | 23% |
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 168,998元 ($26,123) | $26,572 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 ($1.01) | $0.54 | 87% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 140元 ($22) | $52 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 34元 ($5.28) | $17 | 69% |
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 38% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 32元 ($4.89) | $5.69 | 14% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 40元 ($6) | $15 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 203元 ($31) | $117 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 38元 ($5.82) | $5.58 | 4% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 43元 ($7) | $3.95 | 67% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 36元 ($5.50) | $4.68 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 ($1.51) | $4.09 | 63% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 11元 ($1.68) | $1.62 | 4% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 52元 ($8) | $31 | 74% |
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 31% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 154元 ($24) | $49 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 83元 ($13) | $25 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 926元 ($143) | $224 | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 366元 ($57) | $76 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 51元 ($8) | $11 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 34元 ($5.24) | $5.42 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 26元 ($4.06) | $5.69 | 29% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,409元 ($527) | $412 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.86元 ($0.13) | $0.19 | 30% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 254元 ($39) | $61 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 27元 ($4.16) | $7 | 43% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $4,003 (25,897元) in Nanjing.