- Cost of Living
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- Arlington, Texas
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Cost of living in Arlington, Texas, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元63) | 元45 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元42) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (元22) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (元3.83) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $1.80 (元11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (元23) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (元27) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (元27) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (元7) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (元19) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (元31) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (元12) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (元18) | - | - | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (元9,440) | 元1,500 | + 529% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $800 (元5,035) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $106 (元668) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $617 (元3,881) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (元2,517) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $53 (元334) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (元173) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $379 (元2,387) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (元743) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元131) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $20 (元126) | 元500 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $20 (元126) | 元250 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (元501) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (元592) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,903 (元137,845) | 元99,994 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元5.66) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (元341) | 元83 | + 313% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.77 (元36) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (元211) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (元632) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元46) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (元20) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.07 (元26) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.55 (元16) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.34 (元8) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元91) | 元30 | + 204% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (元186) | 元90 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 (元88) | 元70 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $133 (元839) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (元220) | 元300 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元43) | 元45 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.38 (元21) | 元25 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.99 (元25) | 元10 | + 151% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,692) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.63) | 元0.30 | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (元315) | 元150 | + 110% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元38) | 元20 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,707
($907)
in Arlington, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,300
in Zibo.
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