- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Akron, Ohio
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元84) | 元45 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (元5.51) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.74 (元37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (元11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元85) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (元10) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $983 (元6,378) | 元1,500 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $769 (元4,994) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (元1,027) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (元5,742) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (元3,652) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (元643) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (元205) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (元2,311) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (元549) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元54) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元96) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元246) | 元500 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元234) | 元250 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (元453) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (元618) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,205 (元144,133) | 元99,994 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元3.97) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (元280) | 元83 | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元88) | - | - | |
| 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40) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元72) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (元397) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元44) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (元27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (元21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (元9) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元101) | 元30 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (元208) | 元90 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元126) | 元70 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (元905) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (元427) | 元300 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元48) | 元45 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (元29) | 元25 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (元33) | 元10 | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (元2,811) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (元3.64) | 元0.30 | + 1114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (元300) | 元150 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元40) | 元20 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 212 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,808
($895)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,100
in Zibo.
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