Cost of living in Anshan, China vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Anshan (China) is 27% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20元 ($3.08) | $19 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.83 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.88 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | $3.61 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.61 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.95 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.53 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.63 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.82 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 ($14) | $14 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.98 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 ($2.31) | $2.18 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Anshan (China) is 51% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,200元 ($338) | $2,934 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,742 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100元 ($15) | $190 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,907 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,192 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $59 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $268 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $139 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25元 ($3.85) | $11 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $20 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anshan (China) is about the same as in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $50 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $104 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $94 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Anshan (China) is about the same as in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,351 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.74 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $73 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Anshan (China) is 30% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $27 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.26 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20元 ($3.08) | $5.99 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00元 ($0.77) | $5.26 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 ($1.54) | $2.65 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Anshan (China) is 35% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30元 ($4.61) | $46 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $141 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 ($62) | $92 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.07 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 ($3.08) | $6 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200元 ($31) | $44 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anshan (China) is 39% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,100 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $4,921 (31,997元) in Anshan.
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