- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Long Beach, California
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Long Beach, California, United States vs 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 (83元) | 45元 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (55元) | 45元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (28元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (6元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (23元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.24 (29元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.66 (38元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (22元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 (8元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.51 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (98元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (12元) | 7元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (12元) | 4.17元 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,784 (12,090元) | 1,500元 | + 706% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,637 (11,097元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (783元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,435 (9,727元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,113 (7,547元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (457元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (289元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (2,258元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (716元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (80元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (180元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (300元) | 500元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (291元) | 250元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (659元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (756元) | - | - | |
| 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 (154,111元) | 99,994元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (505元) | 83元 | + 511% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (131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 (53元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (624元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (24元) | 25元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.83 (33元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.30 (29元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (12元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (110元) | 30元 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (307元) | 90元 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (183元) | 70元 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $80 (542元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (470元) | 300元 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (74元) | 45元 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (31元) | 25元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.51 (37元) | 10元 | + 274% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,924元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.68元) | 0.30元 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (304元) | 150元 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (56元) | 20元 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.779
CNY
/
USD
Do you live in Zibo? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Seattle is 43% more expensive than in San Antonio
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 184% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in LA is 21% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in SF
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in New York is 40% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington
- Cost of living in Portland is 4% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tucson, Arizona (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cebu City (Philippines)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 7,236元
($1,068)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,400元
in Zibo.
Prices recently added
- One-way ticket in public transport in Hamburg costs €3.10 (12 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Irbid costs Dinar 4.000 (30 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Denver, Colorado costs $80 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Glasgow costs £20,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Antwerp costs €1.22 (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Vancouver costs C$95 (about 3 hours ago)