Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 41% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in Kunming (China) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kunming (China) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 25元 ($3.85) | $13 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 34元 ($5.26) | $7 | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 14元 ($2.11) | $3.27 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12元 ($1.90) | $0.80 | 139% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11元 ($1.73) | $2.02 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 7元 ($1.00) | $2.93 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 38元 ($5.84) | $5.55 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 11元 ($1.71) | $3.27 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.25元 ($0.80) | $1.63 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.20元 ($0.64) | $2.07 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 101元 ($15) | $14 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7元 ($1.07) | $1.70 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 11元 ($1.74) | $1.91 | 9% |
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 57% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,548元 ($543) | $1,253 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,385元 ($365) | $936 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 316元 ($48) | $166 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,103元 ($322) | $989 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,465元 ($224) | $769 | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,215元 ($186) | $96 | 93% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 98元 ($15) | $48 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,500元 ($383) | $299 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 713元 ($109) | $96 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 46元 ($7) | $12 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 30元 ($4.52) | $20 | 78% |
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 27% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 586元 ($90) | $42 | 112% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 242元 ($37) | $33 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 604元 ($92) | $82 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 542元 ($83) | $103 | 19% |
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 117,192元 ($17,931) | $21,300 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 ($1.08) | $0.58 | 86% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 136元 ($21) | $48 | 57% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 26元 ($4.00) | $13 | 70% |
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 38% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 30元 ($4.59) | $7 | 36% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 32元 ($4.86) | $8 | 41% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 200元 ($31) | $131 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 88元 ($13) | $5.89 | 127% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 29元 ($4.48) | $2.89 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 32元 ($4.91) | $4.96 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 ($1.48) | $3.10 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10元 ($1.58) | $1.56 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 27元 ($4.19) | $17 | 76% |
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 104元 ($16) | $44 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 107元 ($16) | $21 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 682元 ($104) | $124 | 16% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 159元 ($24) | $53 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 33元 ($5.02) | $10 | 49% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 24元 ($3.67) | $4.89 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9元 ($1.39) | $4.21 | 67% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,359元 ($514) | $432 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.20元 ($0.03) | $0.11 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 186元 ($28) | $34 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18元 ($2.70) | $6 | 57% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,297 (15,013元) in Kunming.