- 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 | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元77) | 元45 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元47) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (元5.49) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.25 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.20 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.69 (元4.34) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.61 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元85) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.17 (元7) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,354 (元14,849) | 元1,500 | + 890% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,696 (元10,693) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (元725) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,512 (元9,539) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,079 (元6,805) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $62 (元389) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (元295) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (元1,934) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (元734) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元79) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元126) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (元323) | 元500 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元210) | 元250 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (元631) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $155 (元978) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,020 (元145,185) | 元99,994 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (元5.17) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (元415) | 元83 | + 403% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元121) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (元315) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (元14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.07 (元26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (元4.00) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (元84) | 元30 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (元273) | 元90 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (元161) | 元70 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (元631) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元426) | 元300 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元68) | 元45 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (元26) | 元25 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (元41) | 元10 | + 308% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,705) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (元267) | 元150 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元47) | 元20 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,870
($1,089)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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