- 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 | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (85元) | 45元 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (56元) | 45元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (27元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (6元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (23元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (28元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.68 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (22元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (7元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (15元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (92元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (12元) | 7元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (12元) | 4.17元 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,918 (13,293元) | 1,500元 | + 786% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,673 (11,590元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (895元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (10,490元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,113 (7,715元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (467元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (296元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (2,309元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (732元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (82元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (184元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (306元) | 500元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (298元) | 250元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (673元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (773元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,734 (157,540元) | 99,994元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (516元) | 83元 | + 524% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (133元) | - | - | |
| 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 (54元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (693元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (25元) | 25元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.83 (33元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.30 (30元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (12元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (112元) | 30元 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (313元) | 90元 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (187元) | 70元 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $80 (554元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (481元) | 300元 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (76元) | 45元 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (31元) | 25元 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.51 (38元) | 10元 | + 282% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,989元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (311元) | 150元 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (57元) | 20元 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.930
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 6,799元
($981)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,100元
in Zibo.
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