- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Jining
- San Antonio, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jining, China compared to San Antonio, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jining (China) is 48% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18元 ($2.60) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 ($2.60) | $4.25 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8元 ($1.16) | $0.75 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 ($1.53) | $2.47 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.39 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 ($9) | $5.18 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 ($1.01) | $3.35 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 ($1.45) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 ($0.58) | $1.62 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 ($1.16) | $1.80 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 ($0.72) | $2.41 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Jining (China) is 44% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 850元 ($123) | $1,425 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,139 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 ($43) | $166 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $938 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $761 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $83 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 60元 ($9) | $48 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,800元 ($839) | $314 | + 167% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $98 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Jining (China) is 43% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200元 ($29) | $45 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 180元 ($26) | $43 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 320元 ($46) | $87 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300元 ($43) | $127 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jining (China) is 4% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000元 ($34,697) | $21,000 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.01) | $0.71 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 ($14) | $36 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $22 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Jining (China) is 0% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 ($5.78) | $4.47 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $119 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24元 ($3.47) | $6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.35 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.77 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.32 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Jining (China) is 60% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30元 ($4.34) | $42 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30元 ($4.34) | $21 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300元 ($43) | $167 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70元 ($10) | $35 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30元 ($4.34) | $9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.93 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 ($1.45) | $3.00 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 ($0.06) | $0.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100元 ($14) | $49 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($2.89) | $6.00 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 991 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14457
USD
/
CNY
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in San Antonio, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,485
(17,192元)
in Jining.
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