- 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 | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元85) | 元40 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | 元26 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (元26) | 元27 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (元4.20) | 元13 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (元14) | 元16 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (元23) | 元12 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.78 (元40) | 元57 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (元22) | 元14 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.94 (元7) | 元8 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.52 (元24) | 元5.17 | + 372% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元101) | 元95 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (元12) | 元8 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.69 (元12) | 元6 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,333 (元9,243) | 元3,917 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,012 (元7,015) | 元2,500 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (元968) | 元533 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (元6,446) | 元2,800 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $645 (元4,470) | 元1,450 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $86 (元598) | 元800 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (元269) | 元136 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $294 (元2,037) | 元2,488 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (元861) | 元500 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元96) | 元35 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元116) | 元22 | + 433% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (元307) | 元442 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (元185) | 元195 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元559) | 元600 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (元1,014) | 元499 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,521 (元163,113) | 元182,922 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (元4.44) | 元8 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (元620) | 元110 | + 466% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (元62) | 元150 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元71) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (元641) | 元80 | + 702% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元46) | 元10 | + 359% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (元27) | 元33 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (元60) | 元33 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (元31) | 元9 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (元11) | 元11 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元118) | 元40 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $28 (元198) | 元124 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元141) | 元96 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (元344) | 元50 | + 589% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (元334) | 元543 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元68) | 元46 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (元37) | 元31 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (元40) | 元13 | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (元2,963) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (元2.89) | 元3.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $22 (元155) | 元780 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元50) | 元12 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,203
($2,481)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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