- 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 | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元66) | 元41 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元50) | 元25 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (元24) | 元27 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (元8) | 元13 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (元21) | 元16 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (元30) | 元12 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (元38) | 元57 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (元28) | 元14 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (元46) | 元8 | + 500% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (元10) | 元4.53 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元79) | 元87 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (元12) | 元9 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (元20) | 元6 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 354% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 354% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (元23,855) | 元4,043 | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (元20,264) | 元2,615 | + 675% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (元1,376) | 元525 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (元12,777) | 元3,125 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (元11,738) | 元1,649 | + 612% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (元688) | 元800 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (元325) | 元140 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (元2,669) | 元2,488 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (元1,010) | 元500 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元75) | 元35 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (元176) | 元25 | + 610% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元275) | 元442 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (元181) | 元195 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (元602) | 元600 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (元832) | 元499 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (元121,911) | 元182,922 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元5.93) | 元8 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (元461) | 元117 | + 295% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元127) | 元31 | + 306% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元49) | 元150 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (元180) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (元674) | 元80 | + 742% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | 元10 | + 350% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (元22) | 元33 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (元35) | 元33 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (元21) | 元9 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (元14) | 元11 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元148) | 元40 | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (元339) | 元124 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元152) | 元98 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (元1,011) | 元50 | + 1921% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元329) | 元467 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元68) | 元45 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (元28) | 元26 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元26) | 元15 | + 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $562 (元3,706) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.66) | 元3.50 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (元236) | 元780 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元40) | 元12 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 620 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元23,772
($3,607)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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