- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- San Jose, California
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (69元) | 40元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (58元) | 26元 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (25元) | 27元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (8元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (22元) | 16元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (31元) | 12元 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (40元) | 57元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (29元) | 14元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (48元) | 8元 | + 531% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (10元) | 5.17元 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (83元) | 95元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (15元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (21元) | 6元 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 391% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 391% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (25,085元) | 3,917元 | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (21,309元) | 2,500元 | + 752% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (1,447元) | 533元 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (13,436元) | 2,800元 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (12,343元) | 1,450元 | + 751% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (724元) | 800元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (342元) | 136元 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (2,273元) | 2,488元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (867元) | 500元 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (71元) | 35元 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (239元) | 22元 | + 1004% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (289元) | 442元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (191元) | 195元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (543元) | 600元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 (1,005元) | 499元 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (128,198元) | 182,922元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (485元) | 110元 | + 343% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (130元) | 31元 | + 318% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (55元) | 150元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (164元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (796元) | 80元 | + 895% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (48元) | 10元 | + 376% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (35元) | 33元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (24元) | 9元 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (15元) | 11元 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (169元) | 40元 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (369元) | 124元 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (159元) | 96元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (1,546元) | 50元 | + 2991% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (346元) | 543元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (73元) | 46元 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (30元) | 31元 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (28元) | 13元 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (2,998元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.69元) | 3.50元 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (248元) | 780元 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (42元) | 12元 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.930
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 27,028元
($3,900)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,000元
in Zhuhai.
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