- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Provo, Utah
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元71) | 元41 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元43) | 元25 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.96 (元20) | 元27 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (元4.47) | 元13 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.77 (元12) | 元16 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (元22) | 元12 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (元34) | 元57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (元19) | 元14 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.79 (元5.33) | 元8 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (元21) | 元4.53 | + 372% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元112) | 元87 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.32 (元9) | 元9 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (元11) | 元6 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (元8,005) | 元4,043 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (元6,179) | 元2,615 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (元859) | 元525 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $842 (元5,683) | 元3,125 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $607 (元4,096) | 元1,649 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (元661) | 元800 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (元241) | 元140 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (元2,020) | 元2,488 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (元969) | 元500 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元92) | 元35 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元103) | 元25 | + 317% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (元309) | 元442 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $25 (元169) | 元195 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元547) | 元600 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (元1,125) | 元499 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,778 (元160,486) | 元182,922 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元4.10) | 元8 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (元519) | 元117 | + 345% | |
| 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) | $10 (元71) | 元150 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元67) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (元657) | 元80 | + 721% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元46) | 元10 | + 357% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (元27) | 元33 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (元69) | 元33 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.20 (元28) | 元9 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (元10) | 元11 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元114) | 元40 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (元195) | 元124 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元126) | 元98 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (元268) | 元50 | + 437% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (元304) | 元467 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元44) | 元45 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元34) | 元26 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (元36) | 元15 | + 131% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $170 (元1,150) | 元1,150 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (元1.88) | 元3.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $22 (元145) | 元780 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元49) | 元12 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 元18,188
($2,695)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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