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Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (113元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (56元) | 10元 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.42 (36元) | 10元 | + 264% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (5.97元) | 12元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.40 (30元) | 8元 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.27 (22元) | 9元 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.68 (31元) | 20元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (20元) | 11元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.14 (14元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (22元) | 6.00元 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (112元) | 30元 | + 273% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (14元) | 5.00元 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 (16元) | 20元 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 437% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 437% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,955 (19,839元) | 3,000元 | + 561% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,280 (15,304元) | 1,500元 | + 920% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 (1,611元) | 400元 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,998 (13,411元) | 2,000元 | + 571% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,540 (10,335元) | 1,000元 | + 934% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $143 (957元) | 300元 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (314元) | 100元 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $297 (1,994元) | 4,000元 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (929元) | 600元 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (123元) | 30元 | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (181元) | 50元 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (284元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (304元) | 500元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (617元) | 500元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (906元) | 500元 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,277 (156,265元) | 300,000元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (7元) | 6.00元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (505元) | 150元 | + 237% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (41元) | 10元 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (134元) | 20元 | + 571% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (682元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $11 (75元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (28元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.92 (40元) | 30元 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.73 (32元) | 12元 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.54 (17元) | 5.00元 | + 241% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (160元) | 25元 | + 538% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (310元) | 80元 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (178元) | 50元 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $300 (2,014元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (601元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (82元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (49元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,880元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.67元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (336元) | 175元 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (52元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 257 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 16,994元 ($2,531) in Irvine, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,300元 in Zhenjiang.
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