- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Spokane, Washington
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元76) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (元38) | 元10 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (元27) | 元10 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (元4.54) | 元12 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.77 (元17) | 元8 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (元20) | 元8 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (元28) | 元20 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (元26) | 元12 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (元5.74) | 元8 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (元19) | 元6.00 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元76) | 元30 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (元16) | 元20 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (元8,048) | 元3,000 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (元7,005) | 元1,500 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (元836) | 元400 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (元4,879) | 元2,000 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (元4,029) | 元1,000 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $110 (元694) | 元300 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元290) | 元100 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $276 (元1,741) | 元4,000 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (元593) | 元600 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元70) | 元30 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (元91) | 元50 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元239) | 元300 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元221) | 元500 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (元412) | 元500 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (元563) | 元500 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (元131,814) | 元300,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (元4.48) | 元6.00 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元284) | 元150 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元122) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元46) | 元10 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (元105) | 元20 | + 426% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (元883) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (元54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (元33) | 元30 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (元26) | 元12 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元102) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (元240) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元151) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $108 (元678) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (元296) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元25) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (元2,735) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.63) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元255) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元50) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 355 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,153
($1,768)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,400
in Zhenjiang.
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