- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Irvine, California
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (90元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (54元) | 10元 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (30元) | 10元 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (6元) | 12元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.46 (24元) | 8元 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.17 (22元) | 9元 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.04 (28元) | 20元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (20元) | 11元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (16元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.91 (20元) | 6.00元 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (101元) | 30元 | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (13元) | 5.00元 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (15元) | 20元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 426% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 426% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,769 (19,128元) | 3,000元 | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,272 (15,691元) | 1,500元 | + 946% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (1,342元) | 400元 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,993 (13,767元) | 2,000元 | + 588% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,715 (11,850元) | 1,000元 | + 1085% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (827元) | 300元 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (295元) | 100元 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (2,452元) | 4,000元 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $175 (1,209元) | 600元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (184元) | 50元 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (286元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (285元) | 500元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (511元) | 500元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (743元) | 500元 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,459 (162,045元) | 300,000元 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (6元) | 6.00元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (495元) | 150元 | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (55元) | 10元 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (501元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $13 (86元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (25元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (42元) | 30元 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (25元) | 12元 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (14元) | 5.00元 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (145元) | 25元 | + 480% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (312元) | 80元 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (185元) | 50元 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $400 (2,763元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (556元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (85元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (54元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,963元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.69元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (368元) | 175元 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (45元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 176 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,708元
($2,708)
in Irvine, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,400元
in Zhenjiang.
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