- Cost of Living
- United States
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- San Jose, California
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (95元) | 40元 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (57元) | 26元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.13 (35元) | 19元 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.68 (32元) | 16元 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (25元) | 12元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (49元) | 57元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (27元) | 14元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.81 (12元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.65 (25元) | 5.14元 | + 383% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (107元) | 92元 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.18 (15元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (14元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 366% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,915 (19,837元) | 3,993元 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,658 (18,090元) | 2,500元 | + 624% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (895元) | 533元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,823 (19,208元) | 2,800元 | + 586% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,010 (13,674元) | 1,450元 | + 843% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (616元) | 800元 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (317元) | 136元 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $278 (1,889元) | 2,488元 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (660元) | 500元 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (69元) | 32元 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (235元) | 24元 | + 879% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (268元) | 442元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $61 (416元) | 195元 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (569元) | 566元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (947元) | 499元 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,336 (192,820元) | 182,922元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (6元) | 8元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (613元) | 110元 | + 460% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (128元) | 32元 | + 303% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (56元) | 150元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (162元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (773元) | 80元 | + 866% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (44元) | 10元 | + 340% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (24元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (33元) | 31元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (23元) | 9元 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (14元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (166元) | 63元 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (381元) | 117元 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (194元) | 94元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (1,191元) | 50元 | + 2281% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (565元) | 445元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (86元) | 48元 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.55 (38元) | 31元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (54元) | 16元 | + 237% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (2,944元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.72元) | 3.50元 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (452元) | 790元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (48元) | 12元 | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 717 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 26,830元
($3,943)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhuhai.
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