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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (99元) | 47元 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (54元) | 29元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (33元) | 14元 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (6元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.78 (26元) | 12元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (23元) | 9元 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.59 (38元) | 61元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (21元) | 12元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (19元) | 4.70元 | + 308% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (91元) | 90元 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (14元) | 8元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (16元) | 9元 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 307% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,722 (18,719元) | 4,056元 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,213 (15,214元) | 2,513元 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (1,269元) | 322元 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,224 (15,291元) | 2,983元 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,555 (10,692元) | 2,637元 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (738元) | 321元 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (322元) | 133元 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (2,109元) | 4,267元 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (847元) | 425元 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (76元) | 60元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (155元) | 34元 | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (311元) | 450元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (315元) | 272元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (645元) | 500元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (785元) | 547元 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,263 (153,077元) | 171,829元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (658元) | 65元 | + 912% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (115元) | 24元 | + 369% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45元) | 27元 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (175元) | 35元 | + 401% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (829元) | 64元 | + 1196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (48元) | 34元 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (24元) | 37元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.60 (39元) | 37元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (28元) | 9元 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (12元) | 12元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (148元) | 31元 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (329元) | 94元 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (203元) | 100元 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (1,433元) | 562元 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (574元) | 421元 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (95元) | 44元 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (33元) | 29元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (49元) | 20元 | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $586 (4,029元) | 3,238元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (3.47元) | 1.39元 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (377元) | 374元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (57元) | 20元 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Qingdao (China)
For example, you would need at least 32,105元 ($4,669) in Los Angeles, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,000元 in Qingdao.
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