- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Irvine, California
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元85) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元44) | 元10 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (元28) | 元10 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (元8) | 元12 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.61 (元31) | 元8 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.20 (元15) | 元8 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.31 (元22) | 元20 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (元25) | 元12 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (元9) | 元8 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (元19) | 元6.00 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元97) | 元30 | + 222% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.25 (元15) | 元20 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 383% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 383% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,326 (元15,512) | 元3,000 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,343 (元15,625) | 元1,500 | + 942% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $147 (元979) | 元400 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,900 (元12,676) | 元2,000 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,715 (元11,442) | 元1,000 | + 1044% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $61 (元404) | 元300 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元333) | 元100 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $500 (元3,335) | 元4,000 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (元173) | 元50 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (元333) | 元300 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (元302) | 元500 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (元517) | 元500 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元734) | 元500 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,750 (元158,410) | 元300,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (元5.36) | 元6.00 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元300) | 元150 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元53) | 元10 | + 434% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (元464) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $20 (元133) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (元47) | 元30 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (元49) | 元12 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.54 (元17) | 元5.00 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元143) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (元369) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (元207) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (元558) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (元91) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (元58) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.67) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (元400) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元43) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 170 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2017.
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,237
($2,734)
in Irvine, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,500
in Zhenjiang.
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