Cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Dezhou (China)
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| Food in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (85元) | 40元 | 112% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (51元) | 30元 | 69% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.05 (26元) | 10元 | 162% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.92 (5.97元) | 15元 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.37 (22元) | 8元 | 173% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.90 (25元) | 6.00元 | 322% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.36 (28元) | 50元 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.58 (23元) | 12元 | 93% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.92 (12元) | 7元 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.85 (18元) | 4.00元 | 362% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (93元) | 100元 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.14 (14元) | 7元 | 113% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.11 (14元) | 5.00元 | 174% |
| Housing in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,673 (10,847元) | 2,200元 | 393% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,113 (7,219元) | 1,500元 | 381% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $193 (1,252元) | 350元 | 258% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,058 (6,859元) | 800元 | 757% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $713 (4,624元) | 500元 | 825% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $119 (775元) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $45 (291元) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $246 (1,593元) | 2,750元 | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $77 (498元) | 500元 | 0% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (63元) | 40元 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $23 (149元) | 25元 | 497% |
| Clothes in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $49 (315元) | 400元 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $48 (313元) | 300元 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $96 (620元) | 600元 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $113 (733元) | 800元 | 8% |
| Transportation in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,897 (129,028元) | 130,000元 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.57 (3.73元) | 7元 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $53 (345元) | 120元 | 188% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $20 (128元) | 18元 | 600% |
| Personal Care in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (42元) | 30元 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $14 (93元) | 30元 | 209% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $128 (827元) | 75元 | 1003% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.46 (35元) | 30元 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.63 (24元) | 41元 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.54 (29元) | 25元 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.39 (22元) | 10元 | 120% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.63 (11元) | 10元 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $19 (123元) | 50元 | 147% |
| Entertainment in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $46 (296元) | 100元 | 196% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $25 (162元) | 80元 | 102% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $135 (876元) | 400元 | 119% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $71 (463元) | 500元 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $10 (66元) | 80元 | 18% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.19 (34元) | 25元 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.33 (35元) | 25元 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (2,783元) | 3,000元 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.26 (1.66元) | 0.20元 | 729% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $39 (250元) | 250元 | 0% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (44元) | 20元 | 119% |
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For example, you would need at least 12,488元 ($1,926) in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,300元 in Dezhou.