Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 26% cheaper than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Dalian (China) is 22% cheaper than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Dalian | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58元 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 ($4.61) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 ($1.42) | $3.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 ($1.59) | $0.85 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.37) | $2.58 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 ($1.09) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 ($1.47) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($0.90) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.56元 ($0.68) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 83元 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 ($1.05) | $1.92 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 ($0.94) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 53% cheaper than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Dalian | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,106元 ($613) | $1,134 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,234元 ($483) | $828 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250元 ($37) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,928元 ($437) | $931 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,068元 ($309) | $565 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201元 ($30) | $103 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92元 ($14) | $50 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,532元 ($378) | $318 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327元 ($49) | $110 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 ($4.48) | $10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 ($5.85) | $17 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 24% more expensive than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 398元 ($59) | $49 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379元 ($57) | $33 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 454元 ($68) | $87 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 308元 ($46) | $106 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 6% more expensive than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Dalian | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,335元 ($27,542) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 ($0.94) | $0.58 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62元 ($9) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 11% cheaper than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 ($3.79) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 ($22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 ($15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 ($3.74) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 ($4.10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($1.40) | $2.62 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 ($2.44) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 22% cheaper than in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Dalian | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111元 ($17) | $40 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 104元 ($16) | $20 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165元 ($25) | $150 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317元 ($47) | $45 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44元 ($7) | $9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($5.01) | $4.58 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 ($3.71) | $5.39 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $430 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 ($0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230元 ($34) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 ($2.24) | $6 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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