Cost of living in Fushun, China vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Fushun (China) is 46% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 ($3.87) | $9 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7元 ($1.08) | $4.38 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($2.17) | $1.04 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | 8元 ($1.24) | $3.13 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00元 ($0.77) | $3.28 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.24 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 ($1.55) | $3.10 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6.00元 ($0.93) | $1.07 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.00元 ($0.77) | $3.23 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 ($15) | $14 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00元 ($0.93) | $1.98 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($1.86) | $2.08 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Fushun (China) is 85% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,600元 ($247) | $2,036 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000元 ($155) | $1,507 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 ($31) | $185 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000元 ($155) | $1,512 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800元 ($124) | $1,164 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100元 ($15) | $132 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65元 ($10) | $67 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000元 ($464) | $402 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500元 ($232) | $100 | + 133% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 ($4.64) | $16 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20元 ($3.09) | $16 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Fushun (China) is 102% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650元 ($101) | $45 | + 123% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500元 ($77) | $34 | + 130% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800元 ($124) | $79 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600元 ($93) | $97 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Fushun (China) is 15% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 180,000元 ($27,841) | $22,280 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.00元 ($0.93) | $0.64 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $32 | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Fushun (China) is 41% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 ($4.64) | $11 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 ($3.09) | $22 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $101 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60元 ($9) | $15 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 ($5.80) | $3.49 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30元 ($4.64) | $7 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.55) | $5.32 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 ($1.55) | $2.27 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 ($2.32) | $25 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Fushun (China) is 40% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 ($12) | $52 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 ($12) | $27 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300元 ($46) | $168 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 ($46) | $65 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20元 ($3.09) | $4.12 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 ($3.09) | $5.24 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $430 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 ($0.03) | $0.10 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 ($46) | $33 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 ($3.40) | $9 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Fushun (China) is 47% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,400 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $3,400 (21,979元) in Fushun.
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