Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 52% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Nanjing (China) is 39% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nanjing (China) | Denver, Colorado (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 ($4.84) | $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 | 187% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14元 ($2.09) | $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 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 16元 ($2.50) | $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 ($1.61) | $2.16 | 25% |
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 66% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 5,374元 ($827) | $2,347 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,390元 ($521) | $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 ($645) | $1,609 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,782元 ($428) | $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 ($386) | $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 ($5.36) | $10 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 28元 ($4.38) | $32 | 86% |
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 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 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 618元 ($95) | $167 | 43% |
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 58% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 168,998元 ($25,992) | $21,497 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 ($1.00) | $0.69 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 140元 ($21) | $112 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 34元 ($5.25) | $17 | 69% |
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 32元 ($4.87) | $8 | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 40元 ($6) | $16 | 60% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 203元 ($31) | $122 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 38元 ($5.79) | $7 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 43元 ($7) | $2.86 | 130% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 36元 ($5.48) | $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 in Nanjing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Nanjing (China) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 154元 ($24) | $46 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 83元 ($13) | $24 | 47% |
| 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 ($5.21) | $4.77 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 26元 ($4.04) | $5.38 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,738元 ($575) | $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 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 27元 ($4.14) | $7 | 44% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,400 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $3,533 (22,972元) in Nanjing.