- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Irvine, California
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 52% 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) | $8 (元51) | 元10 | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (元29) | 元10 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (元5.75) | 元12 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (元22) | 元8 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.25 (元21) | 元8 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.04 (元26) | 元20 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (元19) | 元12 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (元15) | 元8 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.91 (元19) | 元6.00 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元95) | 元30 | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (元14) | 元20 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 396% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 396% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,699 (元17,551) | 元3,000 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,272 (元14,771) | 元1,500 | + 885% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (元1,187) | 元400 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,932 (元12,561) | 元2,000 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,715 (元11,155) | 元1,000 | + 1016% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (元689) | 元300 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元302) | 元100 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (元2,308) | 元4,000 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (元1,138) | 元600 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (元173) | 元50 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元269) | 元300 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (元268) | 元500 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (元481) | 元500 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (元699) | 元500 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,016 (元149,664) | 元300,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (元5.48) | 元6.00 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (元474) | 元150 | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元52) | 元10 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (元471) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $20 (元130) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (元40) | 元30 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (元24) | 元12 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (元137) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (元288) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (元183) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $400 (元2,601) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (元508) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (元80) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (元31) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (元51) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,790) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (元347) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元42) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 250 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,157
($2,485)
in Irvine, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,300
in Zhenjiang.
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