- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Spokane, Washington
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元78) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (元39) | 元10 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (元27) | 元10 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (元4.67) | 元12 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (元18) | 元8 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (元20) | 元8 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (元29) | 元20 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (元27) | 元12 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (元5.91) | 元8 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (元19) | 元6.00 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元78) | 元30 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (元16) | 元20 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (元8,282) | 元3,000 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (元7,210) | 元1,500 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (元1,036) | 元400 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (元5,021) | 元2,000 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (元4,147) | 元1,000 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (元644) | 元300 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (元339) | 元100 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (元1,743) | 元4,000 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (元556) | 元600 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元74) | 元30 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元101) | 元50 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元246) | 元300 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元227) | 元500 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (元424) | 元500 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (元579) | 元500 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (元135,661) | 元300,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (元4.61) | 元6.00 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元292) | 元150 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元125) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元50) | 元10 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (元108) | 元20 | + 441% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (元703) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元42) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (元32) | 元30 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (元22) | 元12 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元107) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元255) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元156) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (元598) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (元305) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (元24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元26) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (元2,815) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元262) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 408 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,239
($2,040)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,600
in Zhenjiang.
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