- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Provo, Utah
- Zhuhai
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元75) | 元40 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元43) | 元26 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (元20) | 元27 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.64 (元4.04) | 元13 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.80 (元11) | 元16 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (元20) | 元12 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (元36) | 元57 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (元20) | 元14 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.81 (元5.09) | 元8 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (元19) | 元5.17 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元109) | 元95 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.54 (元10) | 元9 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (元7,766) | 元3,917 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $994 (元6,249) | 元2,500 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (元870) | 元533 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (元5,505) | 元2,800 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (元4,015) | 元1,450 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (元570) | 元800 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (元255) | 元136 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (元1,938) | 元2,488 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (元762) | 元500 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (元92) | 元35 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元107) | 元22 | + 393% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (元296) | 元442 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (元171) | 元195 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元507) | 元600 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (元1,047) | 元499 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,778 (元149,422) | 元182,922 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (元3.94) | 元8 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (元580) | 元110 | + 429% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (元60) | 元150 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元63) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (元658) | 元80 | + 722% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元42) | 元10 | + 315% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (元26) | 元33 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (元65) | 元33 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (元25) | 元9 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (元10) | 元11 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元109) | 元40 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $27 (元171) | 元124 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元124) | 元96 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (元250) | 元50 | + 400% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (元305) | 元543 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元41) | 元46 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (元33) | 元31 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (元33) | 元13 | + 155% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,688) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (元2.62) | 元3.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (元144) | 元780 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元46) | 元12 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,118
($2,724)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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