- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Arlington, Texas
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arlington, Texas, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (75元) | 45元 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (46元) | 45元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.01 (21元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.59 (4.08元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (15元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (24元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.31 (30元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (21元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (8元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (77元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (11元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.57 (11元) | 4.17元 | + 163% | |
| 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 | $1,434 (9,993元) | 1,500元 | + 566% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (6,570元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (1,113元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $854 (5,950元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $616 (4,292元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $76 (528元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (263元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (2,330元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (838元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (59元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (159元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (308元) | 500元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (198元) | 250元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (511元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $72 (500元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,903 (152,592元) | 99,994元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (4.51元) | 7元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (377元) | 83元 | + 357% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.62 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $53 (370元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (735元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (54元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (21元) | 25元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (29元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (17元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.38 (10元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (103元) | 30元 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (213元) | 90元 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (147元) | 70元 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (987元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (313元) | 300元 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (49元) | 45元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.87 (27元) | 25元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.30 (30元) | 10元 | + 199% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (2,980元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (2.06元) | 0.30元 | + 587% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (281元) | 150元 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (44元) | 20元 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 176 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.967
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Arlington, Texas (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 7,266元
($1,043)
in Arlington, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,900元
in Zibo.
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