Cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Dezhou (China)
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Food in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
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Kodiak, Alaska (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
$16 (100元) | 40元 | 151% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
$9 (58元) | 30元 | 93% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
$3.73 (24元) | 10元 | 141% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
$1.06 (7元) | 15元 | 55% |
12 eggs, large | ||
$3.75 (24元) | 8元 | 203% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
$4.13 (27元) | 6.00元 | 345% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
$7 (44元) | 50元 | 11% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
$4.04 (26元) | 12元 | 118% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
$3.54 (23元) | 7元 | 227% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
$10 (64元) | 4.00元 | 1495% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
$17 (113元) | 100元 | 13% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
$2.98 (19元) | 7元 | 196% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
$1.97 (13元) | 5.00元 | 155% |
Housing in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
Kodiak, Alaska (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$1,277 (8,250元) | 2,200元 | 275% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
$1,148 (7,418元) | 1,500元 | 395% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
$232 (1,501元) | 350元 | 329% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$1,026 (6,629元) | 800元 | 729% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
$919 (5,937元) | 500元 | 1087% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
$105 (676元) | - | - |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
$98 (631元) | - | - |
40” flat screen TV | ||
$293 (1,893元) | 2,750元 | 31% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
$89 (573元) | 500元 | 15% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
$21 (133元) | 40元 | 231% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
$11 (68元) | 25元 | 171% |
Clothes in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
Kodiak, Alaska (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
$36 (231元) | 400元 | 42% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
$50 (323元) | 300元 | 8% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
$100 (646元) | 600元 | 8% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
$60 (388元) | 800元 | 52% |
Transportation in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
Kodiak, Alaska (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
$16,538 (106,853元) | 130,000元 | 18% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
$0.88 (5.71元) | 7元 | 18% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
$35 (226元) | 120元 | 88% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
$23 (149元) | 18元 | 712% |
Personal Care in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
Kodiak, Alaska (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
$7 (44元) | 30元 | 47% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
$40 (258元) | 30元 | 761% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
$130 (840元) | 75元 | 1020% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
$8 (52元) | 30元 | 74% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
$3.07 (20元) | 41元 | 51% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
$4.50 (29元) | 25元 | 16% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
$4.02 (26元) | 10元 | 160% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
$3.14 (20元) | 10元 | 103% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
$12 (78元) | 50元 | 55% |
Entertainment in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
Kodiak, Alaska (United States) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
$48 (310元) | 100元 | 210% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
$19 (125元) | 80元 | 57% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
$75 (485元) | 400元 | 21% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
$65 (421元) | 500元 | 16% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
$8 (50元) | 80元 | 38% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
$4.32 (28元) | 25元 | 12% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
$4.44 (29元) | 25元 | 15% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
- | 3,000元 | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
- | 0.20元 | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
$50 (323元) | 250元 | 29% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
$9 (61元) | 20元 | 206% |
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For example, you would need at least 11,999元 ($1,857) in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,100元 in Dezhou.