- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Athens, Georgia
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元77) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元42) | 元10 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.45 (元24) | 元10 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (元6) | 元12 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.10 (元14) | 元8 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.76 (元33) | 元8 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (元59) | 元20 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (元24) | 元12 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (元13) | 元8 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元102) | 元30 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (元18) | 元20 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $933 (元6,399) | 元3,000 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $712 (元4,882) | 元1,500 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (元915) | 元400 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $714 (元4,894) | 元2,000 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $648 (元4,443) | 元1,000 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (元698) | 元300 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (元287) | 元100 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (元2,915) | 元4,000 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (元1,369) | 元600 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元86) | 元30 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (元71) | 元50 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (元242) | 元300 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元239) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元492) | 元500 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (元514) | 元500 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (元152,280) | 元300,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (元4.81) | 元6.00 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (元352) | 元150 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $144 (元987) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.64 (元39) | 元10 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (元65) | 元20 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (元516) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.45 (元17) | 元30 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (元19) | 元12 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元119) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (元241) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (元1,178) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (元394) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元56) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.09 (元35) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (元2,960) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.02 (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (元213) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (元40) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,212
($1,635)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,100
in Zhenjiang.
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