- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Athens, Georgia
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元64) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (元37) | 元10 | + 265% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (元21) | 元10 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (元6) | 元12 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.99 (元12) | 元8 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (元29) | 元8 | + 264% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (元60) | 元20 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (元20) | 元12 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (元15) | 元8 | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元83) | 元30 | + 176% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元16) | 元20 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (元5,708) | 元3,000 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (元4,284) | 元1,500 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (元808) | 元400 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (元4,316) | 元2,000 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (元3,672) | 元1,000 | + 267% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (元587) | 元300 | + 96% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (元225) | 元100 | + 125% | |
40” flat screen TV | $438 (元2,746) | 元4,000 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (元848) | 元600 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元73) | 元30 | + 144% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (元71) | 元50 | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (元215) | 元300 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (元197) | 元500 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (元439) | 元500 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (元376) | 元500 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (元139,316) | 元300,000 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元3.83) | 元6.00 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (元796) | 元150 | + 431% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (元27) | 元10 | + 170% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元63) | 元20 | + 214% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (元641) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元39) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (元19) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (元14) | 元30 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (元16) | 元12 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元99) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (元215) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元117) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (元637) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (元340) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元48) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (元23) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (元31) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,691) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (元0.31) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元215) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (元36) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,507
($2,312)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,600
in Zhenjiang.
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