- 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 | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元63) | 元40 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元52) | 元26 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (元23) | 元27 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (元7) | 元13 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (元20) | 元16 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (元28) | 元12 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (元36) | 元57 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (元26) | 元14 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (元44) | 元8 | + 473% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (元9) | 元5.17 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元76) | 元95 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (元11) | 元9 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (元19) | 元5.00 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 350% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 350% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (元22,786) | 元3,917 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (元19,355) | 元2,500 | + 674% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (元1,315) | 元533 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (元12,204) | 元2,800 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (元11,212) | 元1,450 | + 673% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (元657) | 元800 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (元310) | 元136 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $432 (元2,719) | 元2,488 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (元909) | 元500 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元76) | 元35 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (元195) | 元22 | + 802% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元262) | 元442 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (元173) | 元195 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (元541) | 元600 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (元884) | 元499 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (元116,446) | 元182,922 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元5.66) | 元8 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (元441) | 元110 | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元121) | 元31 | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元48) | 元150 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (元172) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (元723) | 元80 | + 804% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元43) | 元10 | + 330% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (元21) | 元33 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (元34) | 元33 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (元20) | 元9 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (元13) | 元11 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (元143) | 元40 | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (元337) | 元124 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元145) | 元96 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $181 (元1,141) | 元50 | + 2183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元315) | 元543 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元64) | 元46 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (元27) | 元31 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元25) | 元13 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (元2,711) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.63) | 元3.50 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (元225) | 元780 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元38) | 元12 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元25,352
($4,028)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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