- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Athens, Georgia
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元67) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (元40) | 元10 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (元25) | 元10 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (元8) | 元12 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 (元13) | 元8 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.17 (元35) | 元8 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (元66) | 元20 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (元22) | 元12 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (元16) | 元8 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元87) | 元30 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (元18) | 元20 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $919 (元6,297) | 元3,000 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $618 (元4,237) | 元1,500 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (元902) | 元400 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (元5,412) | 元2,000 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $512 (元3,508) | 元1,000 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (元618) | 元300 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (元236) | 元100 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $458 (元3,141) | 元4,000 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (元926) | 元600 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元80) | 元30 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (元78) | 元50 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (元229) | 元300 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元228) | 元500 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (元489) | 元500 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (元411) | 元500 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,208 (元165,884) | 元300,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (元4.35) | 元6.00 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (元870) | 元150 | + 480% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (元30) | 元10 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元69) | 元20 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (元700) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (元16) | 元30 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (元18) | 元12 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元108) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (元199) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (元126) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (元696) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (元382) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元49) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (元34) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (元1,021) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (元0.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (元250) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (元39) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元28,391
($4,143)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元16,250
in Zhenjiang.
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