- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Akron, Ohio
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (84元) | 45元 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (50元) | 45元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (29元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (5.62元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (16元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (25元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.60 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (23元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (11元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (19元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (90元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (13元) | 7元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (10元) | 4.17元 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,046 (7,227元) | 1,500元 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $769 (5,318元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (1,093元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (6,115元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (3,888元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (684元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (218元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (2,461元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (585元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (58元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (102元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (262元) | 500元 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (249元) | 250元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (482元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (658元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,205 (153,480元) | 99,994元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (4.23元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (298元) | 83元 | + 261% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (94元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (43元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (77元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (422元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (47元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (29元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (22元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (10元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (107元) | 30元 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (221元) | 90元 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (134元) | 70元 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (964元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (455元) | 300元 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (51元) | 45元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (31元) | 25元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (35元) | 10元 | + 247% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (2,994元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (3.88元) | 0.30元 | + 1193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (320元) | 150元 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (43元) | 20元 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 6,776元
($980)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,600元
in Zibo.
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