Cost of living in Foshan, China vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Foshan (China) is 52% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 ($3.88) | $9 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 ($3.06) | $4.44 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 ($2.04) | $0.83 | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 ($1.69) | $3.61 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.22) | $5.36 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27元 ($4.13) | $5.95 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.50元 ($0.84) | $3.53 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00元 ($0.31) | $1.63 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 ($1.07) | $4.82 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70元 ($11) | $14 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14元 ($2.10) | $1.98 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 ($1.14) | $2.07 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Foshan (China) is 78% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,270元 ($500) | $2,718 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,950元 ($298) | $1,737 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372元 ($57) | $190 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,250元 ($191) | $1,907 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700元 ($107) | $1,192 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 ($16) | $59 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $268 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $139 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 ($4.59) | $20 | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Foshan (China) is 11% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 ($64) | $50 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 325元 ($50) | $39 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 436元 ($67) | $104 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394元 ($60) | $94 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Foshan (China) is 37% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,633元 ($21,671) | $23,351 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.04) | $0.74 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 187元 ($29) | $73 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 55% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 ($1.87) | $27 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120元 ($18) | $111 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 ($3.83) | $4.26 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.99 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $5.26 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 ($2.30) | $2.65 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 ($4.59) | $25 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 36% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60元 ($9) | $46 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 ($17) | $28 | - 39% | |
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 | 340元 ($52) | $92 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $17 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19元 ($2.91) | $5.07 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 ($2.45) | $6 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $382 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 ($46) | $44 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13元 ($1.91) | $8 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $3,491 (22,813元) in Foshan.
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