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Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (115元) | 47元 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (63元) | 29元 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (42元) | 14元 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (31元) | 12元 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.11 (35元) | 9元 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (53元) | 61元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.05 (28元) | 12元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.52 (31元) | 4.70元 | + 562% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (122元) | 90元 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.38 (16元) | 8元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (17元) | 9元 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 434% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 434% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,740 (25,733元) | 4,056元 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,107 (21,374元) | 2,513元 | + 751% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (1,244元) | 322元 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,067 (21,104元) | 2,983元 | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,076 (14,283元) | 2,637元 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (847元) | 321元 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (401元) | 133元 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (2,306元) | 4,267元 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 (1,250元) | 425元 | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (88元) | 60元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (160元) | 34元 | + 374% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (393元) | 450元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (302元) | 272元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (629元) | 500元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $160 (1,098元) | 547元 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 235% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,101 (158,938元) | 171,829元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (5.68元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $123 (845元) | 65元 | + 1200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (145元) | 24元 | + 491% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (56元) | 27元 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (191元) | 35元 | + 445% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (918元) | 64元 | + 1335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (53元) | 34元 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (33元) | 37元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 37元 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (25元) | 9元 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (13元) | 12元 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (189元) | 31元 | + 509% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (377元) | 94元 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (225元) | 100元 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $351 (2,417元) | 562元 | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $121 (833元) | 421元 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (112元) | 44元 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (34元) | 29元 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (53元) | 20元 | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $450 (3,098元) | 3,238元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (2.21元) | 1.39元 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $101 (696元) | 374元 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $14 (98元) | 20元 | + 398% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,695 prices entered by 682 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2019.
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For example, you would need at least 36,567元 ($5,315) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 12,000元 in Qingdao.
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