Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元91) | 元41 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | 元25 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (元26) | 元27 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (元5.55) | 元13 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (元20) | 元16 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (元33) | 元12 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (元50) | 元57 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (元25) | 元14 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (元12) | 元8 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (元14) | 元4.53 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (元76) | 元87 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (元11) | 元9 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (元15) | 元6 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,268 (元15,013) | 元4,043 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,335 (元8,835) | 元2,615 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (元1,093) | 元525 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,692 (元11,200) | 元3,125 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,154 (元7,640) | 元1,649 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (元1,129) | 元800 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (元284) | 元140 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (元2,204) | 元2,488 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (元620) | 元500 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元57) | 元35 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元138) | 元25 | + 458% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (元305) | 元442 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元228) | 元195 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (元440) | 元600 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (元609) | 元499 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (元167,003) | 元182,922 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (元3.62) | 元8 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (元314) | 元117 | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (元122) | 元31 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元49) | 元150 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (元17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (元612) | 元80 | + 665% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元44) | 元10 | + 343% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (元18) | 元33 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (元43) | 元33 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (元24) | 元9 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (元12) | 元11 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (元138) | 元40 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (元217) | 元124 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元147) | 元98 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (元637) | 元50 | + 1173% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (元384) | 元467 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元61) | 元45 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (元33) | 元26 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (元39) | 元15 | + 154% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $483 (元3,198) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (元490) | 元780 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (元38) | 元12 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 426 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,196
($2,900)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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