- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Long Beach, California
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Long Beach, California, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元83) | 元45 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元55) | 元45 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (元34) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.68 (元39) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (元7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元95) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (元12) | 元7 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (元11) | 元4.17 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,918 (元13,193) | 元1,500 | + 780% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,673 (元11,503) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (元833) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (元10,411) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,113 (元7,657) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (元464) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元314) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (元2,215) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (元770) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元80) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (元190) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元299) | 元500 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (元272) | 元250 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (元651) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元755) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,734 (元156,357) | 元99,994 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (元7) | 元7 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (元512) | 元83 | + 520% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元132) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (元344) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (元25) | 元25 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (元25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.07 (元28) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.48 (元10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元103) | 元30 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (元303) | 元90 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (元181) | 元70 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $95 (元653) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元467) | 元300 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元70) | 元45 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (元30) | 元25 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (元38) | 元10 | + 282% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,950) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (元297) | 元150 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元56) | 元20 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元8,061
($1,172)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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