Cost of living in Yantai, China vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Yantai (China) is 56% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27元 ($4.13) | $18 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 ($3.85) | $9 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 ($2.54) | $4.44 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21元 ($3.19) | $0.83 | + 283% | |
12 eggs, large | 9元 ($1.46) | $3.61 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15元 ($2.35) | $5.36 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 ($9) | $5.95 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 ($1.50) | $3.53 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50元 ($0.85) | $1.63 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.33元 ($0.67) | $4.82 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 ($18) | $14 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 ($0.97) | $1.98 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 ($0.97) | $2.07 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Yantai (China) is 76% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,942元 ($452) | $2,718 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,701元 ($569) | $1,737 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 272元 ($42) | $190 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000元 ($461) | $1,907 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,700元 ($415) | $1,192 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272元 ($42) | $117 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79元 ($12) | $59 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,467元 ($379) | $268 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700元 ($108) | $139 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 ($5.81) | $11 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20元 ($3.08) | $20 | - 85% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Yantai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 679元 ($104) | $50 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300元 ($46) | $39 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500元 ($77) | $104 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 550元 ($85) | $94 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Yantai (China) is 51% cheaper than 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 | 68元 ($10) | $73 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 44% 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, ...) | 18元 ($2.77) | $7 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11元 ($1.73) | $4.26 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26元 ($3.93) | $5.99 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6元 ($0.96) | $5.26 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16元 ($2.50) | $2.65 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29元 ($4.44) | $25 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 54% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 137元 ($21) | $46 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70元 ($11) | $28 | - 61% | |
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 | - | $92 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38元 ($5.77) | $17 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 ($4.46) | $5.07 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 ($3.85) | $6 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50元 ($0.23) | $1.00 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111元 ($17) | $44 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 ($2.31) | $8 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,500 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $3,097 (20,135元) in Yantai.
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