Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (105元) | 40元 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (55元) | 26元 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (30元) | 27元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (18元) | 16元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (29元) | 12元 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (49元) | 57元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (21元) | 14元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (12元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (16元) | 5.17元 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (83元) | 95元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (14元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (15元) | 6元 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 228% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,871 (12,962元) | 3,917元 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,355 (9,386元) | 2,500元 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (1,255元) | 533元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,669 (11,562元) | 2,800元 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,160 (8,034元) | 1,450元 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $145 (1,002元) | 800元 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (338元) | 136元 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $372 (2,576元) | 2,488元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (741元) | 500元 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (74元) | 35元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (159元) | 22元 | + 633% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $53 (365元) | 442元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (258元) | 195元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (557元) | 600元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (698元) | 499元 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (170,040元) | 182,922元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.41元) | 8元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (328元) | 110元 | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (117元) | 31元 | + 274% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (44元) | 150元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (108元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (792元) | 80元 | + 890% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (44元) | 10元 | + 341% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (21元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 33元 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (24元) | 9元 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (13元) | 11元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (137元) | 40元 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (307元) | 124元 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (167元) | 96元 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (821元) | 50元 | + 1543% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (473元) | 543元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (71元) | 46元 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (36元) | 31元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (46元) | 13元 | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,972元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (3.23元) | 3.50元 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (430元) | 780元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (40元) | 12元 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 22,885元
($3,304)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,000元
in Zhuhai.
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