Cost of living in Shenyang, China vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Shenyang (China) is 49% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 ($3.83) | $18 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 ($4.27) | $9 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($1.99) | $4.44 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 ($1.75) | $0.83 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | 9元 ($1.35) | $3.61 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14元 ($2.15) | $5.36 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 ($10) | $5.95 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20元 ($3.06) | $3.53 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 ($1.20) | $1.63 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.59元 ($0.70) | $4.82 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 203元 ($31) | $14 | + 116% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($1.17) | $1.98 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 ($1.73) | $2.07 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Shenyang (China) is 76% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,750元 ($422) | $2,718 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,062元 ($316) | $1,737 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385元 ($59) | $190 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,164元 ($332) | $1,907 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,383元 ($212) | $1,192 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 540元 ($83) | $117 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 161元 ($25) | $59 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,222元 ($341) | $268 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773元 ($119) | $139 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 ($5.56) | $11 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18元 ($2.68) | $20 | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 37% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 481元 ($74) | $50 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 354元 ($54) | $39 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 638元 ($98) | $104 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,007元 ($154) | $94 | + 64% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 44% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 127,667元 ($19,578) | $23,351 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($1.19) | $0.74 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 143元 ($22) | $73 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 18% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45元 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $27 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 ($4.60) | $7 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 ($6) | $4.26 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 ($7) | $5.99 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 ($1.84) | $5.26 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8元 ($1.23) | $2.65 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 ($6) | $25 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 14% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157元 ($24) | $46 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 104元 ($16) | $28 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500元 ($537) | $141 | + 280% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 ($63) | $92 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49元 ($7) | $17 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 ($4.98) | $5.07 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 ($2.91) | $6 | - 55% | |
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 | 250元 ($38) | $44 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16元 ($2.39) | $8 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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