Cost of living in Dalian, China vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Dalian (China) is 54% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57元 ($9) | $18 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 ($4.50) | $9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 ($1.56) | $4.44 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 ($1.63) | $0.83 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.44) | $3.61 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.18) | $5.36 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 ($8) | $5.95 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 ($1.57) | $3.53 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($1.00) | $1.63 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.56元 ($0.70) | $4.82 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82元 ($13) | $14 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 ($1.08) | $1.98 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 ($0.97) | $2.07 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Dalian (China) is 75% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,106元 ($631) | $2,718 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,234元 ($497) | $1,737 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250元 ($38) | $190 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,928元 ($450) | $1,907 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,068元 ($318) | $1,192 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201元 ($31) | $117 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 ($13) | $59 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,444元 ($376) | $268 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336元 ($52) | $139 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31元 ($4.70) | $11 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 ($6.00) | $20 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Dalian (China) is 22% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406元 ($63) | $50 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379元 ($58) | $39 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452元 ($69) | $104 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 311元 ($48) | $94 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Dalian (China) is 46% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,335元 ($28,351) | $23,351 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 ($0.96) | $0.74 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 ($13) | $73 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 47% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 ($3.90) | $7 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $27 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 ($23) | $111 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 ($15) | $7 | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 ($3.85) | $4.26 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 ($4.29) | $5.99 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($1.38) | $5.26 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16元 ($2.42) | $2.65 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 60% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111元 ($17) | $46 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 95元 ($15) | $28 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165元 ($25) | $141 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317元 ($49) | $92 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44元 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($5.16) | $5.07 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29元 ($4.46) | $6 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 ($0.07) | $1.00 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 230元 ($35) | $44 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 ($2.30) | $8 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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