Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 137% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (138元) | 47元 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (78元) | 36元 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (51元) | 12元 | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (47元) | 17元 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.38 (32元) | 10元 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (44元) | 54元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (26元) | 15元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (16元) | 6元 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (26元) | 6元 | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (123元) | 79元 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.68 (19元) | 8元 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (15元) | 10元 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,085 (15,090元) | 13,993元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,550 (11,216元) | 8,120元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (1,340元) | 382元 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,685 (12,193元) | 7,358元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,251 (9,052元) | 4,126元 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (923元) | 193元 | + 379% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (389元) | 91元 | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 (1,833元) | 1,862元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (1,232元) | 560元 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (76元) | 34元 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (162元) | 56元 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (461元) | 441元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (347元) | 252元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (734元) | 497元 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (897元) | 797元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,132 (218,076元) | 154,765元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (5.70元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (553元) | 249元 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (136元) | 38元 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.29 (38元) | 28元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (137元) | 46元 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $228 (1,653元) | 242元 | + 582% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (59元) | 43元 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.36 (32元) | 38元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (52元) | 25元 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (31元) | 10元 | + 223% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (13元) | 14元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (229元) | 86元 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (388元) | 239元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (204元) | 120元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (1,202元) | 951元 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (575元) | 200元 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (98元) | 73元 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (39元) | 28元 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (42元) | 10元 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (2,714元) | 3,423元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (1.18元) | 0.41元 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (452元) | 389元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (62元) | 20元 | + 213% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 229 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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