- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Wuhan
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhan, China compared to New York City, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 ($3.56) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 ($4.12) | $5.72 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 ($1.69) | $6 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 ($1.73) | $1.66 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 ($1.91) | $4.62 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 ($1.16) | $4.97 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 ($8) | $4.91 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 ($2.36) | $3.85 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.14 ($0.77) | $1.95 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 ($0.69) | $2.49 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元117 ($18) | $17 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.02) | $2.33 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 ($1.02) | $2.04 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 82% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,415 ($513) | $3,376 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,098 ($315) | $2,827 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 ($44) | $192 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,380 ($357) | $2,753 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,885 ($283) | $2,003 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元256 ($38) | $124 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 ($16) | $28 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,026 ($454) | $503 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,034 ($155) | $133 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 ($3.72) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 ($4.02) | $28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 2% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 ($59) | $55 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 ($49) | $42 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元464 ($70) | $90 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 ($76) | $152 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元69,926 ($10,500) | $22,094 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($1.01) | $0.70 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元110 ($17) | $80 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 42% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 ($3.20) | $9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 ($3.73) | $23 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $155 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 ($1.80) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 ($4.92) | $3.80 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 ($6) | $5.14 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 ($1.93) | $3.92 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 ($1.48) | $2.12 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 ($3.80) | $27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 54% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元96 ($14) | $57 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元67 ($10) | $31 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 ($87) | $301 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元156 ($23) | $69 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元42 ($6) | $15 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 ($4.75) | $4.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元19 ($2.79) | $5.24 | - 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,138 ($171) | $156 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.24 ($0.04) | $0.18 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元496 ($75) | $104 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 ($2.81) | $9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,599 prices entered by 1,242 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
CNY
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$9,000
in New York City
you would need to make just about $3,094
(元20,606)
in Wuhan.
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