- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Arlington, Texas
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arlington, Texas, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元68) | 元45 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | 元45 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.01 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.59 (元4.01) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.31 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (元8) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.13 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (元34) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (元11) | 元7 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (元20) | 元4.17 | + 370% | |
| 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10,274) | 元1,500 | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $800 (元5,479) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $106 (元727) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $617 (元4,224) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (元2,740) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $53 (元363) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (元188) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (元2,291) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (元824) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元58) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (元156) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $20 (元137) | 元500 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $20 (元137) | 元250 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (元502) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $72 (元492) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,903 (元150,023) | 元99,994 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元6) | 元7 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (元371) | 元83 | + 349% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.62 (元39) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $53 (元363) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (元722) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元53) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (元21) | 元25 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (元29) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (元17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.38 (元9) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元101) | 元30 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (元210) | 元90 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (元96) | 元70 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (元970) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (元240) | 元300 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元48) | 元45 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.38 (元23) | 元25 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.99 (元27) | 元10 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,930) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.68) | 元0.30 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (元342) | 元150 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元44) | 元20 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,825
($996)
in Arlington, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,700
in Zibo.
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