- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Spokane, Washington
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元86) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元10 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (元30) | 元10 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (元4.50) | 元12 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (元18) | 元8 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (元41) | 元8 | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元49) | 元20 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (元26) | 元12 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.03 (元7) | 元8 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.56 (元24) | 元6.00 | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元100) | 元30 | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (元14) | 元5.00 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.82 (元19) | 元20 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,158 (元7,836) | 元3,000 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $783 (元5,296) | 元1,500 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $92 (元621) | 元400 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $937 (元6,338) | 元2,000 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $589 (元3,983) | 元1,000 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (元425) | 元300 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (元282) | 元100 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $292 (元1,975) | 元4,000 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (元708) | 元600 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元72) | 元30 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元137) | 元50 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (元345) | 元300 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (元269) | 元500 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (元443) | 元500 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (元507) | 元500 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,611 (元146,227) | 元300,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (元4.64) | 元6.00 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (元319) | 元150 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (元34) | 元10 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (元34) | 元20 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (元70) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (元17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (元21) | 元12 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元95) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元266) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元161) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (元716) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (元382) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元50) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (元32) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (元39) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元268) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元54) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 268 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,761
($1,886)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,500
in Zhenjiang.
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