- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Amarillo, Texas
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元77) | 元40 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元50) | 元26 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (元31) | 元27 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (元7) | 元13 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.88 (元27) | 元16 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.20 (元15) | 元12 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (元30) | 元57 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (元24) | 元14 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.16 (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.46 (元31) | 元5.17 | + 492% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元85) | 元95 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (元11) | 元8 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (元15) | 元6 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,104 (元7,575) | 元3,917 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $932 (元6,395) | 元2,500 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (元1,528) | 元533 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $756 (元5,192) | 元2,800 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $698 (元4,790) | 元1,450 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (元1,150) | 元800 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (元370) | 元136 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (元2,743) | 元2,488 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (元1,030) | 元500 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (元108) | 元35 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (元172) | 元22 | + 692% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (元316) | 元442 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (元202) | 元195 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (元625) | 元600 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (元698) | 元499 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,500 (元113,244) | 元182,922 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (元3.93) | 元8 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (元343) | 元110 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (元38) | 元150 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (元686) | 元80 | + 758% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.34 (元37) | 元10 | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (元20) | 元33 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (元52) | 元33 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (元29) | 元9 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (元10) | 元11 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (元126) | 元40 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (元250) | 元124 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (元121) | 元96 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (元277) | 元50 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (元335) | 元543 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元58) | 元46 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (元33) | 元31 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (元24) | 元13 | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,944) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (元254) | 元780 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元42) | 元12 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,362
($2,384)
in Amarillo, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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