Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States vs Zhuhai, China
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (103元) | 40元 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (54元) | 26元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (30元) | 19元 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (19元) | 16元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.61 (24元) | 12元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (48元) | 57元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (19元) | 14元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (11元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (19元) | 5.14元 | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (84元) | 92元 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (15元) | 8元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (16元) | 8元 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 222% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,912 (12,958元) | 3,993元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,387 (9,399元) | 2,500元 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (1,329元) | 533元 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,647 (11,162元) | 2,800元 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,126 (7,629元) | 1,450元 | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (1,055元) | 800元 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (330元) | 136元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (2,742元) | 2,488元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (868元) | 500元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (72元) | 32元 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (168元) | 24元 | + 599% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (334元) | 442元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (248元) | 195元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (541元) | 566元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (724元) | 499元 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,622 (160,061元) | 182,922元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (4.29元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (321元) | 110元 | + 193% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (114元) | 32元 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 37% 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 (105元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (779元) | 80元 | + 874% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (43元) | 10元 | + 331% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (21元) | 41元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (45元) | 31元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (23元) | 9元 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (12元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (138元) | 63元 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (312元) | 117元 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (155元) | 94元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (810元) | 50元 | + 1520% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (531元) | 445元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (72元) | 48元 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (38元) | 31元 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (43元) | 16元 | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,907元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (3.16元) | 3.50元 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (381元) | 790元 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (39元) | 12元 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 20,909元
($3,086)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhuhai.
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