- 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 | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元65) | 元40 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元53) | 元26 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (元24) | 元27 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (元7) | 元13 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (元21) | 元16 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (元29) | 元12 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (元37) | 元57 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (元27) | 元14 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (元45) | 元8 | + 491% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (元10) | 元5.17 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元78) | 元95 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (元14) | 元8 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (元19) | 元6 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 360% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 360% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (元23,497) | 元3,917 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (元19,960) | 元2,500 | + 698% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (元1,356) | 元533 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (元12,585) | 元2,800 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (元11,562) | 元1,450 | + 697% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (元678) | 元800 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (元320) | 元136 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (元2,216) | 元2,488 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (元938) | 元500 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元67) | 元35 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (元218) | 元22 | + 905% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元270) | 元442 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (元179) | 元195 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (元543) | 元600 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (元926) | 元499 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (元120,083) | 元182,922 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元5.84) | 元8 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (元454) | 元110 | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元122) | 元31 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元50) | 元150 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (元177) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (元746) | 元80 | + 832% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | 元10 | + 355% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (元23) | 元33 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (元32) | 元33 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (元21) | 元9 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (元14) | 元11 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (元159) | 元40 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (元348) | 元124 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元149) | 元96 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (元1,448) | 元50 | + 2796% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元325) | 元543 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元68) | 元46 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (元28) | 元31 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元26) | 元13 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (元2,800) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.65) | 元3.50 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (元232) | 元780 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元39) | 元12 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元23,316
($3,592)
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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