Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (117元) | 51元 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (55元) | 33元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (35元) | 15元 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.92 (26元) | 12元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (23元) | 10元 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (39元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (22元) | 13元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (28元) | 4.99元 | + 453% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (95元) | 99元 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (15元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (19元) | 10元 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 257% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,921 (19,048元) | 5,614元 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,413 (15,736元) | 2,486元 | + 533% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (1,259元) | 357元 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,368 (15,442元) | 2,983元 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,619 (10,557元) | 2,637元 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $114 (744元) | 321元 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (288元) | 133元 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (1,848元) | 2,933元 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (795元) | 540元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (84元) | 54元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (130元) | 40元 | + 226% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (293元) | 419元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (315元) | 251元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (578元) | 475元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (742元) | 531元 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,683 (154,434元) | 168,800元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (5.65元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (611元) | 65元 | + 840% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (96元) | 26元 | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (50元) | 27元 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (131元) | 35元 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (759元) | 88元 | + 766% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47元) | 31元 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (25元) | 39元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (39元) | 35元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 (33元) | 8元 | + 304% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (16元) | 11元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (167元) | 35元 | + 380% | |
| 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 | $49 (319元) | 116元 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (193元) | 95元 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $150 (975元) | 562元 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (508元) | 420元 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (98元) | 46元 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (30元) | 29元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (41元) | 19元 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (2,452元) | 3,195元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (3.73元) | 0.57元 | + 550% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (351元) | 352元 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (60元) | 20元 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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