- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- 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 | $12 (元83) | 元45 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (元32) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (元5.15) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.35 (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (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 | $2.47 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元94) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (元13) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (元12) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,352 (元9,148) | 元1,500 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $811 (元5,489) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (元1,046) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $857 (元5,798) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $553 (元3,742) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (元667) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $35 (元234) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,437) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (元598) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元58) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (元90) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元275) | 元500 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元217) | 元250 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (元466) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (元599) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,333 (元157,878) | 元99,994 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (元3.79) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (元291) | 元83 | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元97) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元43) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元76) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (元486) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (元31) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (元21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (元13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元104) | 元30 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (元196) | 元90 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元141) | 元70 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (元970) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (元415) | 元300 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元51) | 元45 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (元28) | 元25 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (元33) | 元10 | + 233% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (元987) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.88 (元5.96) | 元0.30 | + 1888% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (元297) | 元150 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元41) | 元20 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 228 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元7,167
($1,059)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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