Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元92) | 元40 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元50) | 元26 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (元29) | 元27 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (元5.57) | 元13 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (元17) | 元16 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (元27) | 元12 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (元59) | 元57 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (元21) | 元14 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (元11) | 元8 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (元15) | 元5.17 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元78) | 元95 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (元13) | 元8 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (元14) | 元6 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 205% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,871 (元12,146) | 元3,917 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,355 (元8,795) | 元2,500 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (元1,304) | 元533 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,669 (元10,834) | 元2,800 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,160 (元7,527) | 元1,450 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (元1,010) | 元800 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (元310) | 元136 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,339) | 元2,488 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (元695) | 元500 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元65) | 元35 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (元123) | 元22 | + 466% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (元324) | 元442 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (元238) | 元195 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (元501) | 元600 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (元670) | 元499 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (元159,325) | 元182,922 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (元3.90) | 元8 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (元308) | 元110 | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (元109) | 元31 | + 251% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元41) | 元150 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.38 (元28) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (元742) | 元80 | + 828% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | 元10 | + 352% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (元19) | 元33 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (元43) | 元33 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (元22) | 元9 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (元11) | 元11 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元128) | 元40 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (元261) | 元124 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (元159) | 元96 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (元770) | 元50 | + 1439% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元443) | 元543 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元66) | 元46 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (元34) | 元31 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (元43) | 元13 | + 231% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,785) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (元3.03) | 元3.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (元403) | 元780 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (元37) | 元12 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,594
($3,019)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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