Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 41% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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 ($4.82) | $8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 ($1.91) | $4.67 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($2.10) | $0.73 | + 186% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 ($2.08) | $2.70 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 ($1.09) | $3.25 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 ($11) | $6 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 ($2.49) | $3.09 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 ($0.85) | $1.87 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 ($0.70) | $2.36 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 ($15) | $15 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($1.15) | $1.75 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 ($1.60) | $2.16 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 66% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 ($824) | $2,347 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 ($520) | $1,685 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 ($52) | $141 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 ($644) | $1,609 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 ($427) | $1,155 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 ($33) | $86 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 ($16) | $54 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 ($385) | $302 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 ($83) | $149 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 ($5.35) | $10 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 ($4.36) | $32 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 10% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 ($69) | $54 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 ($51) | $60 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 ($103) | $92 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 ($95) | $167 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 58% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 ($25,916) | $21,497 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.00) | $0.69 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 ($21) | $112 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 ($5.24) | $17 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 36% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 ($4.85) | $8 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 ($31) | $122 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 ($5.77) | $7 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 ($7) | $2.86 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 ($5.46) | $5.43 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.50) | $3.20 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 ($1.67) | $1.78 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 ($8) | $23 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 ($24) | $46 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83元 ($13) | $24 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 ($142) | $276 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 ($56) | $76 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($5.20) | $4.77 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 ($4.03) | $5.38 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,738元 ($573) | $460 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 ($0.13) | $0.65 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 ($39) | $73 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 ($4.13) | $7 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 53% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,400 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $3,508 (22,878元) in Nanjing.
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