- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Arlington, Texas
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arlington, Texas, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元65) | 元45 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元44) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (元4.12) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.61 (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.19 (元8) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (元33) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.66 (元11) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (元19) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (元9,754) | 元1,500 | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $800 (元5,202) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $106 (元690) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $617 (元4,010) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (元2,601) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $53 (元345) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (元179) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (元2,175) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (元768) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元54) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元135) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $20 (元130) | 元500 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $20 (元130) | 元250 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元525) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $72 (元467) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,903 (元142,429) | 元99,994 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元5.85) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (元352) | 元83 | + 326% | |
| 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37) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (元218) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (元703) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元47) | - | - | |
| 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17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.34 (元9) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元94) | 元30 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (元192) | 元90 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (元91) | 元70 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (元929) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (元228) | 元300 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元46) | 元45 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.38 (元22) | 元25 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.99 (元26) | 元10 | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,781) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.65) | 元0.30 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (元325) | 元150 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元40) | 元20 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,632
($1,020)
in Arlington, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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