- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Athens, Georgia
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 53% 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38) | 元10 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (元23) | 元10 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (元7) | 元12 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (元14) | 元8 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (元31) | 元8 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (元63) | 元20 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (元21) | 元12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (元16) | 元8 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元83) | 元30 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (元18) | 元20 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (元5,996) | 元3,000 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (元4,500) | 元1,500 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (元849) | 元400 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (元5,205) | 元2,000 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (元3,858) | 元1,000 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (元594) | 元300 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (元226) | 元100 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (元2,884) | 元4,000 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (元891) | 元600 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元77) | 元30 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (元75) | 元50 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (元225) | 元300 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (元182) | 元500 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (元462) | 元500 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (元395) | 元500 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (元146,344) | 元300,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元4.03) | 元6.00 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (元836) | 元150 | + 458% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (元28) | 元10 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元66) | 元20 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (元674) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元41) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (元15) | 元30 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (元17) | 元12 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元104) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (元213) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (元121) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (元669) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (元368) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元48) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (元24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (元33) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (元0.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元225) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (元38) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,664
($2,074)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,300
in Zhenjiang.
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