- 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 ($3.63) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 ($4.83) | $5.72 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 ($1.81) | $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 ($1.85) | $1.66 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 ($1.99) | $5.14 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 ($1.21) | $5.03 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 ($6) | $4.91 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 ($1.97) | $3.80 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.33 ($0.82) | $2.06 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.28 ($0.66) | $2.49 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元107 ($16) | $16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.05) | $2.38 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 ($1.05) | $2.04 | - 49% | |
| 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3,344 ($516) | $3,376 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,125 ($328) | $2,812 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 ($45) | $163 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,586 ($399) | $2,818 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,880 ($290) | $2,004 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元250 ($39) | $113 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元105 ($16) | $28 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,883 ($445) | $479 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元617 ($95) | $144 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 ($3.82) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 ($4.14) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 2% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 ($61) | $54 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 ($51) | $43 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元492 ($76) | $93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 ($78) | $157 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元109,300 ($16,877) | $23,030 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($1.04) | $0.70 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元112 ($17) | $80 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元26 ($3.94) | $20 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 ($3.20) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 ($3.83) | $13 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $135 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 ($1.85) | $9 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 ($5.06) | $3.54 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 ($1.83) | $3.79 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 ($1.39) | $2.20 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 ($3.91) | $26 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元83 ($13) | $56 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元71 ($11) | $32 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 ($89) | $312 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元158 ($24) | $69 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 ($4.97) | $4.95 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 ($3.22) | $5.24 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $445 | - | |
| 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 ($77) | $98 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 ($3.07) | $9 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,153 prices entered by 1,276 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.15441
USD
/
CNY
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$10,000
in New York City
you would need to make just about $3,651
(元23,643)
in Wuhan.
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