- 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 | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元68) | 元41 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | 元25 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (元25) | 元27 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (元8) | 元13 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (元21) | 元16 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (元30) | 元12 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (元39) | 元57 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (元28) | 元14 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (元47) | 元8 | + 516% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (元10) | 元4.53 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元81) | 元87 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (元12) | 元9 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (元20) | 元6 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 359% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (元24,494) | 元4,043 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (元20,806) | 元2,615 | + 696% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (元1,413) | 元525 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (元13,119) | 元3,125 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (元12,052) | 元1,649 | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (元707) | 元800 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (元334) | 元140 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (元2,782) | 元2,488 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (元876) | 元500 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元77) | 元35 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (元172) | 元25 | + 595% | |
| 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282) | 元442 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (元186) | 元195 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (元601) | 元600 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (元827) | 元499 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (元125,175) | 元182,922 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元6) | 元8 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (元474) | 元117 | + 306% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元130) | 元31 | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 56% 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185) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (元692) | 元80 | + 765% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元46) | 元10 | + 363% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (元23) | 元33 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.21 (元35) | 元33 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.12 (元21) | 元9 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (元15) | 元11 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (元172) | 元40 | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (元322) | 元124 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元156) | 元98 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (元920) | 元50 | + 1740% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元338) | 元467 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元70) | 元45 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (元29) | 元26 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元27) | 元15 | + 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $153 (元1,035) | 元1,150 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.68) | 元3.50 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (元242) | 元780 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元41) | 元12 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 626 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元22,260
($3,290)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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