Cost of living in Guangzhou, China vs Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Guangzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 ($4.95) | $8 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22元 ($3.32) | $4.11 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19元 ($2.84) | $0.60 | + 376% | |
12 eggs, large | 17元 ($2.64) | $2.63 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 ($1.45) | $3.52 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 ($8) | $6 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 ($1.99) | $2.97 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 ($1.13) | $1.51 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.50元 ($0.84) | $2.82 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($1.19) | $1.64 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 ($1.59) | $1.84 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 42% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,634元 ($1,324) | $1,840 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,425元 ($832) | $1,310 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 398元 ($61) | $160 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,584元 ($1,010) | $1,317 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,682元 ($565) | $929 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265元 ($41) | $119 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81元 ($12) | $43 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,088元 ($473) | $328 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 666元 ($102) | $103 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 ($5.87) | $24 | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 7% more expensive than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 551元 ($84) | $45 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209元 ($32) | $37 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 ($92) | $91 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 540元 ($83) | $101 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 42% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,973元 ($24,992) | $24,291 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.09) | $0.67 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 203元 ($31) | $87 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 ($5.14) | $15 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 16% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 ($3.98) | $5.06 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324元 ($50) | $103 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26元 ($3.96) | $6 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 ($7) | $3.11 | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 ($5.58) | $6 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.54) | $3.34 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17元 ($2.66) | $1.87 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227元 ($35) | $35 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 91元 ($14) | $22 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 745元 ($114) | $143 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 405元 ($62) | $63 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 ($11) | $10 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 ($5.43) | $5.65 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39元 ($6) | $5.53 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,684元 ($565) | $460 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27元 ($0.04) | $0.58 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 317元 ($49) | $39 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($3.04) | $8 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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