Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (118元) | 51元 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (62元) | 33元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (40元) | 15元 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.09 (27元) | 12元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (31元) | 10元 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (49元) | 61元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (28元) | 13元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (12元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.26 (28元) | 4.99元 | + 456% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (107元) | 99元 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (15元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (21元) | 10元 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 319% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,759 (24,514元) | 5,614元 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,721 (17,744元) | 2,486元 | + 614% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (945元) | 357元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,647 (17,259元) | 2,983元 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,863 (12,147元) | 2,637元 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (691元) | 321元 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (362元) | 133元 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (1,981元) | 2,933元 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (1,587元) | 540元 | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (86元) | 54元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (154元) | 40元 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (387元) | 419元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (260元) | 251元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (543元) | 475元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (805元) | 531元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,081 (170,068元) | 168,800元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (5.90元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (837元) | 65元 | + 1188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (165元) | 26元 | + 544% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (55元) | 27元 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (154元) | 35元 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (1,145元) | 88元 | + 1206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (52元) | 31元 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (30元) | 39元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (45元) | 35元 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.95 (32元) | 8元 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (15元) | 11元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (199元) | 35元 | + 474% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (414元) | 116元 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (217元) | 95元 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (2,623元) | 562元 | + 367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (880元) | 420元 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (117元) | 46元 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (34元) | 29元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (54元) | 19元 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (2,596元) | 3,195元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (3.15元) | 0.57元 | + 449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (605元) | 352元 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (98元) | 20元 | + 400% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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