- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Akron, Ohio
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元80) | 元45 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元42) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (元5.37) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.41 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.82 (元38) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (元9) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元92) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (元12) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,248 (元8,222) | 元1,500 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $819 (元5,397) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (元1,034) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (元5,830) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (元3,707) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (元652) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (元220) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $347 (元2,286) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (元549) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元55) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元252) | 元500 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元237) | 元250 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (元451) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (元618) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,686 (元149,495) | 元99,994 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (元3.71) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (元274) | 元83 | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元73) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (元431) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (元30) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (元21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元101) | 元30 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (元201) | 元90 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元134) | 元70 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (元911) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (元420) | 元300 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元48) | 元45 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (元27) | 元25 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 (元32) | 元10 | + 222% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $482 (元3,180) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (元3.70) | 元0.30 | + 1133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (元295) | 元150 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (元39) | 元20 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,650
($1,009)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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