- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Athens, Georgia
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (77元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (42元) | 10元 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.45 (24元) | 10元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (5.50元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.10 (14元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.76 (33元) | 9元 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (59元) | 20元 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (24元) | 11元 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (13元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (12元) | 6.00元 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (103元) | 30元 | + 242% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (13元) | 5.00元 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (18元) | 20元 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $933 (6,422元) | 3,000元 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $712 (4,899元) | 1,500元 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (918元) | 400元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $714 (4,912元) | 2,000元 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $648 (4,459元) | 1,000元 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (700元) | 300元 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (288元) | 100元 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (2,926元) | 4,000元 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (1,374元) | 600元 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (86元) | 30元 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (71元) | 50元 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (243元) | 300元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (240元) | 500元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (493元) | 500元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (516元) | 500元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (152,827元) | 300,000元 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (4.82元) | 6.00元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (330元) | 150元 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $144 (990元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.64 (39元) | 10元 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (65元) | 20元 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (518元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (52元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (25元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.45 (17元) | 30元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (19元) | 12元 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (13元) | 5.00元 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (119元) | 25元 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (242元) | 80元 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (131元) | 50元 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (1,183元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (395元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (56元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (28元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.09 (35元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (2,971元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.02 (7元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (214元) | 175元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (40元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 13,016元
($1,891)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,500元
in Zhenjiang.
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