Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元84) | 元40 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元48) | 元26 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (元27) | 元27 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (元5.30) | 元13 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (元19) | 元16 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (元28) | 元12 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (元49) | 元57 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (元23) | 元14 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (元11) | 元8 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (元14) | 元5.17 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (元71) | 元95 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (元11) | 元9 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (元14) | 元5.00 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,810 (元11,396) | 元3,917 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,344 (元8,457) | 元2,500 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (元1,125) | 元533 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,704 (元10,727) | 元2,800 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,182 (元7,440) | 元1,450 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (元1,073) | 元800 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (元300) | 元136 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (元2,004) | 元2,488 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (元590) | 元500 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元58) | 元35 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (元101) | 元22 | + 367% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (元304) | 元442 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (元213) | 元195 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (元422) | 元600 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (元612) | 元499 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (元158,818) | 元182,922 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.67) | 元8 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (元298) | 元110 | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (元116) | 元31 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元46) | 元150 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.18 (元26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (元644) | 元80 | + 705% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元41) | 元10 | + 311% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (元19) | 元33 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (元41) | 元33 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (元21) | 元9 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (元12) | 元11 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (元115) | 元40 | + 186% | |
| 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 | $37 (元232) | 元124 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元141) | 元96 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (元672) | 元50 | + 1244% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (元340) | 元543 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元63) | 元46 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (元32) | 元31 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (元40) | 元13 | + 204% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,700) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (元5.25) | 元3.50 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (元466) | 元780 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.41 (元34) | 元12 | + 173% | |
| 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 304 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 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19,559
($3,107)
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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