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 | $13 (元89) | 元41 | + 116% | |
| 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 | $3.49 (元24) | 元27 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (元6) | 元13 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.12 (元21) | 元16 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (元31) | 元12 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元48) | 元57 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (元26) | 元14 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (元14) | 元8 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (元14) | 元4.53 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元81) | 元87 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (元12) | 元9 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (元16) | 元6 | + 160% | |
| 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 | $2,345 (元15,868) | 元4,043 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,311 (元8,867) | 元2,615 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (元1,108) | 元525 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,546 (元10,461) | 元3,125 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,148 (元7,769) | 元1,649 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $160 (元1,086) | 元800 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (元290) | 元140 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (元2,332) | 元2,488 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (元710) | 元500 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元56) | 元35 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元141) | 元25 | + 471% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (元322) | 元442 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元239) | 元195 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (元468) | 元600 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (元600) | 元499 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (元170,723) | 元182,922 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (元3.66) | 元8 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (元290) | 元117 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (元125) | 元31 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (元96) | 元150 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (元17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (元534) | 元80 | + 567% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | 元10 | + 352% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (元18) | 元33 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (元34) | 元33 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (元24) | 元9 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (元12) | 元11 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元137) | 元40 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (元227) | 元124 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元144) | 元98 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (元651) | 元50 | + 1202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (元512) | 元467 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元59) | 元45 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (元35) | 元26 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (元36) | 元15 | + 136% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (元895) | 元1,150 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (元423) | 元780 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (元39) | 元12 | + 209% | |
| 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 399 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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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 元19,369
($2,863)
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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